What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Thompson Hotels?
Organization- Thompson Savannah
Summary
We ’ re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. Sous Chefs will work very closely with the executive chef and executive sous chef to assist in all aspects of building a hotel kitchen from the ground up, and will be responsible for running their respective kitchens in the absence of the chef. Candidates should be eager to maintain a work environment that promotes teaching, teamwork, mentoring, and sound culinary techniques, with top-quality ingredients, all aimed at the goal of creating unique, positive guest experiences. Areas of Responsibilities may include the hotel’s signature restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, our rooftop restaurant, as well as all banquet & catering functions, in-room dining, and the staff cafeteria.
Summary
We ’ re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences, that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and who can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. Sous Chefs will work very closely with the executive chef and executive sous chef to assist in all aspects of building a hotel kitchen from the ground up, and will be responsible for running their respective kitchens in the absence of the chef. Candidates should be eager to maintain a work environment that promotes teaching, teamwork, mentoring, and sound culinary techniques, with top-quality ingredients, all aimed at the goal of creating unique, positive guest experiences. Areas of Responsibilities may include the hotel’s signature restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, our rooftop restaurant, as well as all banquet & catering functions, in-room dining, and the staff cafeteria.
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
- Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
- Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
- Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
- Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
- May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
- Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
- Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
- Proficient in general computer knowledge
- A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
- Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
- Strong training and communication skills
- Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred
- Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
