Executive Sous Chef

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale.

Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

• Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
•  Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
•  Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
•  Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
•  Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
•  Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
•  Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
•  Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

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