Sous Chef
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Job Description
The beautiful and historic Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic experienced and motivated individual for the position of Sous Chef at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel. This candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational & communication skills a strong proficiency in multitasking with exceptional hospitality and guest service skills.
What will you be doing as a Sous Chef
Assist the Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director in supervising food preparation staff including hiring discipline discharge performance evaluations and development.
Schedule all subordinate associates to adhere to labor standards guidelines and maintain adequate staffing levels.
Supervise all cooking operations including methods portioning and garnishing.
Assist in planning meals and developing menus.
Assist the Food and Beverage Manager and sales staff with banquets parties and other special events.
Requisition food and equipment by giving specifications quantities and quality descriptions.
Ensure attractive presentation of all food dishes.
Maintain health and sanitation standards.
Achieve budgeted revenues and expenses and maximize profitability related to the restaurant.
Contribute to the profitability and guest satisfaction perception of other hotel departments.
Develop short and longterm financial and operational plans for the restaurant that relate to the overall objectives of the hotel.
Maintain and correct procedures for inventory control.
Ability to accurately use various office and accounting software.
Perform all duties in a professional manner and in accordance with company policies.
Follow all safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintain uniform and grooming standards as outlined in employee handbook and departmental training.
To assume responsibility for production in each area of the kitchen as business levels demand.
Ability to follow production sheets to ensure efficient ordering of food and accurate production.
Use their full potential minimizing waste and using proper food rotation principles.
Work with chefs to maintain budgeted labor and food costs.
Assist in all areas of the kitchen and fill all positions as needed.
Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the kitchen.
Train new staff members and participate in ongoing training for current staff members.
Interview candidates for employment following proper interview procedures.
Accommodate management requests and special requests as deemed appropriate.
Attend meetings as required.
Assist in the development of menus.
Prepare the weekly work schedule and maintain flexibility to accommodate business demands.
Maintain flexible schedule to accommodate business demands.
Supervise the culinary and stewarding staff. Delegate work as required.
Maintain high level of creativity and overall culinary standards.
Ensure that liquor laws and liquor rules of the State of Minnesota and the City of Brooklyn Park are followed.
Ensure the beverage service policies of NIECC are strictly adhered to.
What is required for the Sous Chef position
Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
Pushing bending stooping upward reaching manual dexterity.
Hearing writing typing.
Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
Other duties may be assigned.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal state and local health safety and legal regulations.
Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.
High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education is preferred.
Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
CPR training required; first aid training preferred.
Additional language ability preferred.
Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are Equal Opportunity Employers EOE/M/F/D/V
Employment Type
Full-Time
