Sous Chef - Kyndred Hearth
About The Position
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to support culinary operations across the hotel’s multiple outlets, including its primary three-meal restaurant, Kyndred Hearth. The role is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the kitchen and food production outlets while helping minimize operating costs. The Sous Chef executes hotel and company policies and procedures and helps ensure services meet established standards within budgetary controls. In support of the Chef de Cuisine, the role assists with budgeting, monitors food costs and payroll, reports budget variances, and recommends corrective action. It also helps maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygienic practices, guest satisfaction, food quality, purchasing and receiving standards, and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- At least 3 years in an equivalent Sous Chef management position at a three-star establishment or higher.
- Serve Safe certified food manager credential or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi, or similar programs.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Clear, positive, and energetic communication skills.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight; walk and stand for extended periods; bend and twist frequently; and use culinary tools and commercial equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Hotel Banquet Chef experience.
- Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts.
- Customer service experience.
- Prior administrative experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute Omni Hotel and company policies and procedures, ensuring services meet established standards and budgetary controls.
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine with budgeting, including food costs and payroll.
- Control overheads and food costs against budget, report variances, explain causes, and recommend remedial action.
- Advise the Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef on matters relating to the kitchen.
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygienic practices throughout the kitchen.
- Ensure guest satisfaction through the smooth and effective operation of day-to-day activities.
- Maintain standards for purchasing and receiving items, working closely with the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller.
- Test and evaluate products for quality, including yield, holding qualities, market price, waste, and use of leftovers.
- Inspect food service sections during service to ensure standards are maintained.
- Control equipment and schedule maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 401(k)
- Paid time off accrual
- Discounts at the spa and restaurants
- Discounted rates at other Omni properties
- Corporate discounts
- Continued education opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
