Sous Chef - PM

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join the team at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza as our PM Sous Chef. The sous chef is the second-in-command in a professional kitchen, working under the Executive Chef to manage food preparation and kitchen operations. Must be able to work the PM Shift. You will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, and maintaining a smooth workflow. In essence, they handle the day-to-day management of the kitchen, taking on many of the Executive Chef's responsibilities when they are absent. The Sous Chef will oversee cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen personnel, ensuring they follow recipes, maintain hygiene standards, and work efficiently. Will be involved in preparing dishes, especially sauces, soups, and daily specials, and ensuring consistency in taste and presentation. The Sous Chef will collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, creating new dishes and updating existing ones. Assist with tracking inventory, ordering supplies, and managing food costs. The Sous Chef will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations, and training staff on proper food handling procedures. Will handle unexpected situations, such as equipment malfunctions, supply shortages, or staff issues, and find solutions to keep the kitchen running smoothly. The Sous Chef may train new employees, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the overall development of the kitchen team. Will collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen budgets, minimize food waste, and control operational costs. The Sous Chefs will need strong cooking skills, knowledge of various cuisines, and the ability to create and execute recipes. Must be able to motivate, train, and supervise a team, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain a positive work environment. Effective communication is essential for relaying instructions, coordinating with other staff, and addressing any issues that arise. Sous chefs need to be able to think on their feet and find solutions to unexpected challenges. They must be able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and work efficiently under pressure. A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations is crucial. Sous Chefs need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Requirements

Strong cooking skills
Knowledge of various cuisines
Ability to create and execute recipes
Ability to motivate, train, and supervise a team
Ability to delegate tasks effectively
Ability to maintain a positive work environment
Effective communication skills
Ability to think on their feet and find solutions to unexpected challenges
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations
Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations in a fast-paced kitchen environment