** Sous Chef**

**Job Category****:** Culinary **Requisition Number****:** SOUSC001917 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

To assist the Executive chef in the coordination, planning and supervision of the production and presentation of food served in all Hotel outlets including Longitude Bar/Bistro, In-Room Dining, and all banquet events as part of the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

**General Responsibilities Include**

* Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities

* Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments

* Develop and implement creative menu items

* Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions

* Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring

* Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control

* Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment

**Job Requirements:**

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Menu and food preparation skills

* Knowledge of health and sanitation standards

* The ability to train on technical skills: Knife skills, sanitation, food handling, proper cooking temperatures, etc.

**Physical Requirements:**

* Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

* Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch.

* Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

* Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time up to four (4) hours.

**Qualification Standards:**

**Education:** Bachelors Degree preferred.

**Experience:** Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced culinary environment. Leadership experience and luxury/lifestyle hotel experiences preferred.

**Grooming:** All colleagues must maintain a neat, and well groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided)

This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the colleague occupying this position. Colleagues will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

*Viceroy Hotel Group is a leading hotel company that combines desirable location, unique design, destination dining and personalized service that touches the heart and soul of our guests. As an industry leader in creativity and innovation, our hotels draw upon the diverse backgrounds and talent of our extraordinary team for optimal success.* **EOE**

Le Meridien Delfina will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local "Fair Chance" ordinances.

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