Executive Sous Chef - InterContinental San Antonio (Opening Hotel)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Supervise of day-to-day operations and assignments of the culinary staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Assist with the communication and enforcement of formal policies and procedures.· Recommend and initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources - related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.· Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.· Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures. Assist with the regular inventory of food and kitchen supplies; order items as necessary to maintain adequate inventory levels.· Assist the Executive Chef in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.· Assist the Executive Chef in creating and testing new recipes and maintaining updated and accurate documentation and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage facilities.· Assist in developing new menus and concepts to keep up with business and industry trends.· Maintain procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control costs.· Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, stoves, grills, hoods, coolers, freezers, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, mopped, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements. Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs.Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. Assist sales, catering, and banquet staffs with banquets, parties and other special events.· Interact with outside contacts:o Guests – to ensure their total satisfactiono Vendors – to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and qualityo Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections· May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned· Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. Assist sales, catering, and banquet staffs with banquets, parties and other special events.· Interact with outside contacts:o Guests – to ensure their total satisfactiono Vendors – to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and qualityo Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections· May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.ACCOUNTABILITY:· Supervises culinary employees in a large full-service, luxury, or resort hotel with multiple major food and beverage outlets, and banquet facilities catering to more than 500 people.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.This job requires ability to perform the following:· Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds· Moving about the kitchen· Handling food, objects, products and utensils· Bending, stooping, kneelingOther:· Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.· Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, ordering and receiving inventory, and giving and receiving instructions.· Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.· Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.· Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.· May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training.Join us and you’ll become part of the family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. 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