Hotel Sous Chef
Full-Time
Westin DC
Washington, DC
Compensation: $70,000 to $80,000 per year
Why us?
Sage Hospitality Group is looking to hire an Sous Chef to join us overseeing the Westin Washington City Center!
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A modern, luxury hotel in the heart of our nation’s history, The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is a dynamic hotel in one of the world’s most iconic destinations: downtown Washington D.C. Our Hotel is just five blocks from the White House, a short walk to the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Memorial, and close to all the best restaurants and bars the city center has to offer.
Job Overview
Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen. Monitors food and labor costs. Assists Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards.
- Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
- Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
- Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
- Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school education or equivalent.
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Experience
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
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Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: All of these functions are essential primarily because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
- Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
- Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
- Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
- Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
- Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
- Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
- Requires excellent comprehension and literacy to be able to read and write as well as analyze to fulfill budget.
Environment
Inside 100% of 8-hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.
Benefits
▪Medical, dental, vision insurance
▪Health savings and flexible spending accounts
▪Basic Life and ADD insurance
▪Unlimited PTO
▪Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
▪Employee Assistance Program
▪Tuition Reimbursement
▪Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
▪Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $500 per referral
Salary
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Job Overview
Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen. Monitors food and labor costs. Assists Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards.
- Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
- Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
- Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
- Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High school education or equivalent.
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Experience
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
�
Knowledge/Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: All of these functions are essential primarily because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
- Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
- Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
- Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
- Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
- Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
- Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
- Requires excellent comprehension and literacy to be able to read and write as well as analyze to fulfill budget.
Environment
Inside 100% of 8-hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.
Benefits
▪Medical, dental, vision insurance
▪Health savings and flexible spending accounts
▪Basic Life and ADD insurance
▪Unlimited PTO
▪Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
▪Employee Assistance Program
▪Tuition Reimbursement
▪Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
▪Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $500 per referral
Salary
Westin DC
Westin DC
There will be plenty to see and do during your stay in Washington D.C. at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. Placing you in the heart of downtown, our location near Dupont Circle provides easy access to a variety of destinations including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Lincoln Theatre and Capital One™ Arena. During your stay at our hotel, you will feel your best with our state-of-the-art fitness center and in-room spa menu. Start your day by enjoying a healthy breakfast at 1400 North, and ending with inventive craft cocktails and craft beer at Infamy Bar & Restaurant.
Once you're done exploring all the things to do in Washington D.C., find sanctuary in our modern pet-friendly rooms featuring downtown views of Washington, D.C. or get work done at our 24 hours business center. Each of our accommodations features a flat-panel TV, plush bedding, ergonomic workstation and stylish bathroom with refreshing products. Your D.C. adventure awaits at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center.
| Address | 1400 M St NW, Washington, DC 20005 |
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| Property Type | Hotel |
| # Jobs | 6 |
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