Executive Sous Chef

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. 

You’re in this for the love of food. Skilled in food handling, you’re ready to expand what you know about operations. You work well as a team member in a large kitchen. You work equally well as the team lead when needed. You’re trusted and respected because your knowledge is sound, and you generously share what you know. You also have a keen sense of budget and know what it takes to deliver an exceptional guest experience without compromise, helping meet financial goals. If you’re ready to deepen your culinary knowledge and advance as a leader, our hotel can provide the environment where you can excel.

As Executive Sous Chef, you will

• Use your culinary expertise to coordinate, plan, and oversee the safe production, preparation, and presentation of food for exceptional guest experience and increased flow through. Work with the Executive Chef to improve processes that increase safety and optimize profitability.
• Enable an environment that is engaging, where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best, and advance. Lead a diverse team by modeling the way, by empowering, and coaching throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Ensure smooth operations, and food and environmental safety, for the kitchen. Ensure labor and food costs fall within budget and kitchen equipment functions properly for associate safety and increased productivity.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

Train the kitchen staff

Inspect the kitchen for health and safety violations

Check the quality of the line cooks' work

Cook dishes yourself during rushes

Culinary arts degree or equivalent kitchen experience

Excellent cooking and food preparation skills

Leadership and management skills

Keen eye for detail

Ability to manage and control other members of kitchen staff

Provide assistance to executive chef in all ramifications

Oversee kitchen operations, which must be done in accordance with the organization’s standards

Communication skills

Fundamentals

One to two years post high school education or equivalent culinary education, with three to four years’ experience in a related position. Advanced knowledge of the food profession is required, with an understanding of food and beverage management. Must have previous banquet experience and a food handling certificate is also required. Experiential knowledge in the management of people is expected. Effective written and verbal English communication is required, with a second language helpful. This position requires full mobility and the ability to regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Hospitality Online