Sous Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek

6PM Hospitality is seeking a positive, forward-thinking individual to join our team at the newly-renovated DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek, MI. 6PM Hospitality consists of a team of hospitality experts who draw upon decades of experience to make everything from the front desk to the back office achieve a standard of excellence. We partner with property owners, brands, investors and financial institutions to transform short stays into unforgettable experiences, and turn investments into solid returns. Come be a part of our excellence driven team!

Position Summary:

The Sous Chef assists the Chef in overseeing the kitchen, operations, ensuring the preparation, presentations, and delivery of high-quality dishes for Windward, The Beach Bar, and Meeting & Events. This position is responsible for maintaining kitchen efficiency, managing staff, and contributing to menu development, while following 6PM Hospitality Partner’s Core Values, 6PM Hospitality Partner’s and Hilton standards, and local health department standards.

Essential Functions:

 Kitchen Management

• Collaborate with the Chef to plan and execute menus
• Supervise and coordinate the work of the kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
• Oversee food preparations, cooking, and presentation to meet established standards.
• Ensure proper staffing levels for maximum productivity and highest standards of quality while controlling food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.

Staff Supervision

• Train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to recipes and cooking techniques.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to kitchen personnel.
• Lead, manage, and hold Team Members accountable to the standards of employment and job performance set by the core values of 6PM Hospitality Partners. Discipline Team Members as needed, according to 6PM Hospitality Partners policies

 Quality Control

• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Monitor and control food costs, minimizing waste and optimizing kitchen resources
• Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.

Menu Development

• Collaborate with the Chef on menu planning and development
• Contribute creative ideas for new dishes, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences

Ordering and Inventory

• Assist in managing kitchen inventory and ordering supplies
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste
• Maintain security of the kitchen and its equipment and establish controls to minimize food and supply waste

Adhere to Standards

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in accordance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Assist in implement safety procedures according to OSHA and 6PM Hospitality Partners standards
• Inspect shift ending clean up on a daily basis and hold team members accountable
• Operate food production equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions

Problem Solving

• Address and resolve kitchen-related issues promptly
• Adapt to changing circumstances and make real-tie decisions to maintain kitchen efficiency

Other Functions

• Report to work in uniform, presented neat and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Interview, hire and evaluate performance of all BOH staff according to 6PM Hospitality Partner’s guidelines at the discretion of the Chef.
• Attend scheduled department meetings
• Assist other departments as needed
• Maintain open lines of communication between all departments within the hotel
• Ensure BOH kitchen shifts are always covered, including weekends, holidays, call-ins, vacations, etc. making it fair for all Team Members and ensuring all job duties are covered
• Follow all 6PM Hospitality Partners, LLC  processes
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements:

 Minimum Knowledge:

• Requires ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions.
• May require typing, record keeping, or word processing.
• Good communication skills

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:

• This position requires a minimum formal education of an associate’s degree, related certificate or equivalent related experience.
• Five years of management job-related experience required.

License, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• ServSafe

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Stress Load:  Regular exposure to stresses
• Workload Fluctuation: The workload required to perform this job requires ability to adapt to change
• Manual Skills: Some portions (10 – 50%) of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing, handwriting, or machine operations
• Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day
• Physical Environment: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or temperature / weather extremes.  Working surfaces may be un-level, slippery, or unstable
• Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between afternoon, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments.  Schedule varies according to business demands and needs.
• Occupational Risks:  Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials
• Ergonomics Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, and heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures
• Safety:  Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures of 6PM Hospitality Partners. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Employee Benefits

• Paid time off for all full-time and part-time team members
• 8 hours of paid volunteer paid for all team members
• Holiday pay
• Travel discounts for employees, friends, & family
• Restaurant discounts
• Referral Program
• Health, vision, and dental insurance available for all full-time team members
• Employee recognition perks and benefits
• Advancement opportunities 
• Paid maternity/paternity leave or adoption leave for qualifying FMLA

Apply today to be an authentic part of the excellence achieved at 6PM Hospitality!