Executive Sous Chef (FT)

EVANS HOTELS LLCSan Diego, CA
$95,000 - $105,000Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef position oversees all culinary operations in the hotel by managing and directing the kitchen’s employees. Ensures a product of high quality and value is consistently achieved. Contributes to the overall success of all culinary operations.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in an Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or comparable leadership role within an upscale hotel or resort environment.
  • Experience running shifts, scheduling, performance management, problem-solving, guest servicing and running day-to-day operations.
  • Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

  • A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
  • Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates all administration, production and service of culinary functions.
  • Hires, trains, manages, and assesses staff.
  • Attends all Food and Beverage Department meetings.
  • Prepares employee schedules in accordance with business levels and to keep accurate control of payroll.
  • Works closely with the Executive Chef in developing, costing and implementing menus.
  • Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food, labor, and overhead costs, and assigns prices to menu items.
  • Ensures the kitchens are maintained at the highest level of sanitation.
  • Supervises cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinates their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production.
  • Instructs the culinary team in established safety and emergency procedures.
  • Manages all culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Benefits

  • Hands-on manager and leadership training
  • Employee appreciation days
  • Staff awards and recognition
  • Company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities
  • Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
  • Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends
  • Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card
  • Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts
  • Career advancement opportunities!
  • Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
  • Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!
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