Sous Chef, Banquets - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton
About The Position
The iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to join the Culinary Team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world and after a $400M renovation and expansion, the resort is more stunning than ever - to include additional banquet space and other exciting F&B enhancements. Located on Coronado Island just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this 28-acre property was built in 1888 and has over 750 rooms (to include cottages and villas), 65,000 square feet of banquet space, and 10 food and beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, 2 bars, food truck, marketplace, ice cream shop, and in-room dining. In this role, you will assist the Executive Banquet Chef in overseeing all banquet culinary operations managing a team of 30-35. The ideal candidate will be a driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences and a talent for training and developing others. At least 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume and hotel banquet operation is required. Prior union management experience is a plus. Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest What will I be doing? A Banquet Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Banquet Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume and hotel banquet operation is required
- County of San Diego Food Handlers Card is required
Nice To Haves
- Prior union management experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
- Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
- Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
- Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
- Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
- Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef
- Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
- Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
- Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
- Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
- Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
- Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
- Be environmentally aware
Benefits
- Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
