Hilton Marietta - Sous Chef

Core Responsibilities:  Efficiently supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality and sanitation/cleanliness.  Ensure the standards pertaining to storage, rotation, production, portions, quality and appearance are followed at all times.

Follow food handling guidelines.  Ensure the opening and closing procedures for Station Cooks I, II and III are completed.  Efficiently expedite food from front line during meal periods.  Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.  Participate in monthly food and beverage inventory.

 Follow procedure on portion control – check all food for right price, code amounts, servers’ name, food cost control and that the check was rung up properly.  Assist in menu and recipe creation, in cooperation with Executive Chef.  Other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the overall hotel. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:  Prior experience in kitchen leadership role  Effective communication skills, both verbal and written  High work ethic and self-initiative  Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite  Regular attendance according to established guidelines  May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property  Must possess basic computational ability  Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions  Ability to work in high pressure, sometimes stressful situations.

 Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times Physical Requirements:  Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often for extended periods of time  Work takes place in an environment that can be very hot and very cold throughout the shift.  Lift and carry heavy objects weighing approximately thirty (30) to forty (40) pounds  Good communication skills, both written and verbal  Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability  Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed Physical Requirements (In-Office Role) Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day) Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday. Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items. Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies). Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles). Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.