Sous Chef - Beverly Hills, United States - Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel

Description

Job Description

Sous Chef – Colleague Cafeteria

Job Overview

The Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel invites you to explore opportunities to push your creativity and be outstanding in a career that will bring out your craft and passion. We look for people that will share our vision and help bring it to life. If this is something you want to be a part of, we look forward to receiving your application.

Summary of Position

The Canon Cantina Sous Chef is responsible for managing the Culinary Team and all Culinary Offerings served in Canon Cantina, the Colleague Dining Lounge. Their main area of operation is Canon Cantina. This is an essential role in the Culinary Leadership Team who reports to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

Roles and Responsibilities

Job duties include, although are not limited to:

1. Creating all food related menus for Canon Cantina (colleague cafeteria)
2. Writing the Cantina and Cold Kitchen culinary Team rosters
3. Ordering food ingredients relating to Canon Cantina
4. Oversee all culinary operations in Canon Cantina and Main Kitchen: Cold Kitchen
5. Hosting culinary team pre-shift lineups
6. Maintaining Canon Cantina food cost within budgeted parameters
7. Update and maintain recipe files for all items made by the Canon Cantina team
8. Update and maintain Plating Manuals for all culinary offers made by the Canon Cantina Team
9. Update and maintain Recipe Costing for all Canon Cantina items
10. Check all items prepared by the Canon Cantina to ensure that quality, consistency, and accuracy standards are adhered to
11. Oversee and manage Main Kitchen: Cold Kitchen
12. Manage Cold Kitchen Team Banquet preparation and service
13. Manage and maintain preparation storage in all refrigerators according to hygiene and organisational standards
14. Manage and maintain preparation storage in all freezers according to hygiene and organisational standards
15. Follow strict hygiene protocols during the preparation and execution of Canon Cantina meals
16. Manage the receiving and storage of all items for Canon Cantina
17. Monitor the quality of all incoming produce; for any items that fail to meet our standards inform chain of command and return items to supplier
18. Reporting to Culinary management prior to any overtime accrual of members of the Canon Cantina culinary Team
19. Interact with colleagues in a friendly and professional manner
20. Strive to meet our colleagues requests whenever possible
21. Promote a positive image of the Culinary Team by displaying a pleasant and upbeat personality when interacting with colleagues both in Culinary and in other departments
22. Performing additional duties as assigned that may be outside the normal scope of duties based on business needs.
23. Maintain effective communication within the department and ensure that the Culinary Leaders are kept well informed of any problems/queries that have arisen.
24. Report any problems/complaints to the Culinary Leaders.
25. To attend any department training sessions and/or meetings required.
26. To be fully conversant with the Staff Induction Book.
27. If extra assistance is needed, speak with the Chef de Cuisine or Culinary Leadership Team so they can send assistance.
28. Do not speak about Guests, their rooms, or anything that is personal to any other colleagues at the hotel. Please maintain their privacy.
29. To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as applicable to your place of work. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards at your work place.
30. The wearing of appropriate protective clothing provided by or recommended by the Company will be obligatory. Wearing appropriate PPE, mask and gloves etc.
31. Maintain a clean and groomed appearance.
32. To report any defects in the building or equipment according to hotel procedure.
33. Supervisor is responsible for maintaining kitchens and equipment in good condition, reporting any maintenance issues.
34. To ensure that any accidents to staff, guests or visitors are reported immediately in accordance with correct procedures.
35. To assist in the training and development of colleagues as required. Management is to be fully responsible for the training of all employees in their department.
36. To attend all training courses as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years experience in 5 star Hotel kitchens or free-standing restaurants as Banquet Chef
• ServeSafe Manager hygiene certification
• Must possess good attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Must possess the ability to read, understand and communicate verbally in English
• Display proficient knife skills and knowledge of basic cuts
• Able to understand the importance of and follow a recipe, including identify various food products, dairy, meats and produce
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques used in food handling, storage, preparation, cooking and serving.
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in food handling, storage, preparation, and cooking.
• Knowledge of the effects of time, temperature, and weather conditions on food.
• Knowledge of the terminology, standard abbreviations and symbols used in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of the types and causes of cooking deficiencies.
• Skill in the use of equipment and utensils used for weighing and measuring food.
• Ability to judge the proper quality, appearance, and condition of food by sensory observation.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and weights and measures tables.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to go up and down stairs between the ground level and lobby level.
• Inside: Working in assigned kitchen areas. May be exposed to hot temperatures, water, steam, and smoke.
• Outside special events. Summer temperatures outside can get above 95 degrees for 5 months of the year. For 2-3 months of the year, low temperature can get as low as 30 degrees.
• Must be able to stand and exert well -paced mobility for up to 7 hours in length. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250lbs, occasionally. Must be able to bend stoop, squat and stretch to fulfil cleaning/ inspection tasks. Requires grasping, writing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communication with guests, supervisors and other employees. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

How you Demonstrate your Talent

The guests of The Maybourne Beverly Hills are our top priority. We take great pride to ensure that each and every guest has the most memorable experience that is enhanced by going the extra mile through providing the world-class service our hotels are known for.

1. Go the EXTRA mile in our efforts
2. Be RESPECTFUL to our guests and colleagues
3. Deliver service in a CARING fashion
4. Be OUTSTANDING
5. Express your own personality – Create your LEGACY
6. Be your NATURAL SELF – Be genuine and sincere with the guest and colleagues

Who you would be working for

Maybourne owns and manages Claridge's, The Connaught, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Riviera, The Emory and The Maybourne Beverly Hills – six of the world's most renowned luxury hotels.

Our hotels have histories that stretch back over a century. And, while each one retains its timeless appeal and individual nature, we are committed to ensuring they are always in tune with the wants and wishes of today's discerning guests.

A warm welcome and cool spirit define The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the newest member of our hotel family. Blending our signature service style with the energy of Beverly Hills, expect culinary creativity and contemporary comfort, all wrapped up in a landmark location. The Maybourne Beverly Hills is California, through and through.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company matched 401(k) plan
• Company matched Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parking
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Colleague meals
• Colleague Referral Incentive program

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