Sous-Chef at AU West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida

Job Description:

Are you passionate about hospitality, the guest experience, and the culinary environment? If you answered "yes" to all of the above, we are on the hunt for a #Rockstar with talent like yours!

Summary:
The ideal candidate will supervise the culinary function in absence of the Executive Chef/Banquet Chef as follows: to oversee the functions of the kitchen; purchasing, presentation, and quality of food; hiring, training, and development of associates; financial status and pleasing guests by producing the best food with the culinary skills.

*The day-to-day?

• Train all associates in the kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their abilities, including plate presentation, display work and all other areas that associates need to learn and grow in their position;


• Write schedules, evaluate, and direct all personnel: Keep open verbal and written communication between the management and associates, and provide associates with the tools and equipment needed to successfully execute their duties;


• Ensure that all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and expedited to all outlets in a smooth and efficient manner;


• Assist in the establishment of goals, standards, and objectives, which will further the prestige and reputation of the organization as well as result in a more profitable operation. Supervise the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef. Also, all utility and sanitation associates; and to provide supervisory guidance, aid and counsel for all kitchen associates;


• Ensures payroll hours are submitted to the Accounting Department on a timely basis;


• Ensures proper staffing of entire kitchen for adequate coverage without man-hours being wasted;


• Communicates any areas of opportunity areas with recommended alternatives to the Executive Chef and the Food and Beverage Director for discussion and possible solution. Communicates daily with the Banquet Chef and Executive Chef to assure smooth continuous operation.

 

Needed to be successful in this position

• A minimum of four years in preparatory role, or prior experience as a sous chef;


• An expert-level understanding on the working of a full-service kitchen;


• THE ultimate team-player.

 

Oh? And there are #perks! Overall, Concord supports our key cornerstone of Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and #Fun. The associates of Concord believe in a strong culture with focus on Health and Wellness, Sustainability, and Work/Life Balance:

Our Benefits (applies to Full-time Associates ONLY)

• Competitive Pay;


• Great Benefits including various levels of Medical plans, prescription discounts plus vision/dental;


• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution – FREE MONEY!


• Complimentary hotel room night program – Receive 7 free nights a year;


• Group Life Insurance equal to your annual salary;


• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability programs;


• Verizon Wireless discount – save up to 18% off your billing a month with our partnership with Verizon.

Concord Hospitality earned the recognition of Great Place to Work® as well as our recent acknowledgement of Great Places to Work for millennials, and for women!

We are, all, proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V and maintain a drug-free work environment.        

*Management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Hospitality and Resort Management or related field

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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