Sous Chef - Carmel, United States - Hotel Carmichael

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Located in the heart of Carmel City Center near the Arts & Design District, Hotel Carmichael offers a unique way to experience

Central Indiana:
spirited, celebrated, and steeped in tradition of authentic hospitality. Discover the music, movement, and magic of Carmel's newest boutique luxury destination, the Hotel Carmichael.

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SUMMARY:

Performs advanced food preparation in a fine dining restaurant along with supervision of kitchen staff.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the entire operation of the kitchen in absence of the Executive Chief and Executive Sous Chef, including:

• Providing management and support to the kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency in the daily operation.
• Training, developing, and motivating staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis. Teaching preparation according to well-defined recipes and following-up to discuss ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.
• Maintaining the quality of food preparation and presentation through active participation in all aspects from planning to plating. Ensuring all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meeting departmental appearance/quality standards.
• Troubleshooting unexpected or unusual situations in the kitchen.
• Food cost control and inventory.
• Discussing daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B staff.
• Ensuring all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with City/County Health Department and property standards.
• Coordinating with support departments for acquisition of needed goods and services.
• Ensuring sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands.
• Following and enforcing all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food services areas.
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities.
• Displaying exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.
• Delegating as appropriate to develop subordinates to accept responsibility and meeting clearly- defined goals and objectives.
• As part of the management team, displaying an attitude of loyalty, dedication, confidentiality and a willingness to cooperate with other team executives and staff.
• Accepting projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef and completes in a timely manner.
• Remaining at all times appropriately groomed per company grooming standards and wearing the uniform provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess basic reading, writing, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• At least 2 years high-volume cooking experience with extensive knowledge in fine dining restaurant service.
• Food safety knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills involved in culinary training.
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Back of House operations and ability to supervise others.