Moon Rabbit by Kevin Tien, Restaurant Executive Sous Chef - InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf at IHG in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

About us

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

A luxurious hotel destination at The Wharf on D.C.’s Waterfront, the InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf is the newest addition to the reimagined Wharf neighborhood bringing sophistication to its contemporary style. Perfectly placed on the beautiful Potomac River, InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf enjoys the most incredible waterfront views of D.C. Steps away from America’s political epicenter, the hotel embraces guests with an exquisitely curated resort destination that reignites the river’s edge and a captivating sanctuary in the center of The Wharf neighborhood, paying homage to the maritime and industrial-working heritage of its setting.  Featuring Moon Rabbit, a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant by Chef Kevin Tien with a unique and complex menu, as well as a relaxing seasonal rooftop pool with striking Potomac River views and the indulging full-service spa, The Spa at The Wharf, modern luxury, culture, and a rich history combine in the Wharf neighborhood to create a perfect atmosphere for guests and locals alike.

Your day to day

As Restaurant Executive Sous Chef , you’ll direct kitchen activities and prepare our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef you will oversee and assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of the culinary operation to ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory functions are kept to our high standards - to make sure the kitchen is always running smoothly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the functioning of all culinary associates, facilities, costs and contributes to the maximization of Food and Beverage departmental profit


• Makes recommendations with respect to Food & Beverage promotions in order to achieve service delivery objectives


• Specifies food product quantity and quality to the Purchasing Manager for efficient production and execution of culinary operations


• Ensures the completion of purchasing lists in accordance with InterContinental Hotels Group’s quality and quantity standards. Inspects all perishable food items received for quality


• Provides required tools, equipment and support to all associates for the smooth execution of production


• Monitors and maintains food products delivered according to the Policies and Procedures Manual


• Communicates fire, emergency and health and safety procedures in conformance with the laws having jurisdiction


• Participates in pricing strategies when menus are reviewed to maintain departmental food costs


• Participates in the reviewing and updating restaurant, bar, private dining and banquets menus


• Assists with the developments of the budgets including operational expenditures to provide operating supplies, services and requirements necessary to meet established standards


• Participates in the weekly, monthly and annual inventories for all kitchens & stewarding


• Prepares all weekly payrolls and maintains all documents pertaining to the payroll and associates

What we need from you

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Five (5) years of management experience in a Kitchen of an upscale Hotel and a free standing upscale Restaurant


• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding


• Ability to provide legible communication both in written and oral


• Proven success with employee relations’ skills and ability to implement and maintain standards


• College degree – Culinary Management three (3) year program

 

Desirable:

• Computer training. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

SKILLS

Essential:

• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with Culinary Associates


• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments and delegate work


• Ability to direct performance of staff and follow up with corrections where needed


• Ability to lead and motivate staff and maintain a cohesive team


• Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment


• Ability to focus attention of details


• Ability to input and access information into on site computer systems


• Ability to remain calm and courteous with demanding/difficult guests, associates and/or situations


• Ability to perform job functions to standards under pressure


• Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information


• Ability to move throughout the work areas


• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs and bend


• Ability to maintain a professional image according to InterContinental Hotels Group standards

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - click here to find out more about us.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

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