Sous Chef

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Costa d’Este Beach Resort and Spa is hiring! In search of aspiring team members at a boutique, celebrity owned hotel and restaurant. Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and managed by Benchmark Hospitality, Costa d’Este offers great opportunities to learn and grow.

BASIC FUNCTION: The Sous Chef is responsible for the day-to-day production of the kitchen.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

 High school diploma or equivalent.

 Three to five years culinary experience preferably in hotels.

 Previous experience supervising a staff of fifteen or more employees.

 Three years culinary training.

 Knowledge of culinary departments.

 Good working knowledge of basic accounting.

 Creative, innovative and assertive personality.

 Excellent communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operate the kitchen in a profitable manner as outlined in the annual budget.

2. Supervise and participate in the preparation and execution of all food and beverage for The Wave, Cabana, Banquet and In Room Dining operations.

3. Monitor production and quality levels of all food products.

4. Train, develop and maintain employee skills and relations.

5. Monitor and ensure organization and cleanliness of stewarding areas.

6. Oversee incoming food product to ensure proper quality.

7. Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.

8. Observe cafeteria to ensure cleanliness, sanitation and organization.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and maintain ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety.

2. Communicate through email daily with executive chef, counterparts and food & beverage director.

ENVIRONMENT:

Inside kitchen standing on hard tile floors. Busy noisy environment