Executive Sous Chef
An Executive Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls.
What will I be doing?
As Executive Sous Chef, you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Executive Sous Chef will also be required to manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
· Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all staff to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical.
Participate and supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines.
Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
Work with Superior and Director of People Services to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.
Assist in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation.
Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.
Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
Approve leave after considering hotel occupancy.
Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.
Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
Implement and practice HACCP.
Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.
Responsible to monitor implementation of Hygiene and HACCP policies and procedure.
Frequent follow ups on all HACCP related documentation. Spot check on critical control points
An Executive Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Strong Junior Sous Chef or previous Sous Chef Experience
- Approaches food in a creative way
- Strong supervisory skills
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
- Excellent grooming standards
- Excellent planning and organising skills
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Relevant qualifications for role
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
