Executive Sous Chef

Overview

• 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:
• What are we looking for?
• 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!