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Sous Chef
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Ascent Hospitality
Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary!
Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
401k with employer MATCH!
Paid PTO!
Uniforms Provided for most positions!
Team Member Hotel Discount Program!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In the absence of the chef, supervise the kitchen and supervise the preparation and presentation of foods by overseeing all the food items are prepared according to specs.
Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients
Ensure first in, first out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
Hires and trains new kitchen employees to standards
Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste
Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure standards
Work with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training
Verifies food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well managed
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English, to effectively communicate with Team Members and Guests and to work with required recipes and menus etc.
Must adhere to and ensure that all health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with machinery with moving mechanical parts and must be able to safely and effectively utilize kitchen equipment and utensils that require focus and skill.
Must maintain a neat and professional appearance upholding Company appearance standards at all times.
Must be able to apply commonsense understanding, in carrying out instructions
Must be able to comply in standardized situations with little variation.
Must be available to work flexible days and shifts, including Holidays.
Must be able to work without constant supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to: stand on hard surfaces and be exposed to warm temperatures for long periods of time; use arms, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel various food products, utilize kitchen equipment and utensils; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee routinely is exposed to cold temperatures in freezers and walk-in refrigerators and hot temperatures from open flames on stoves and oven; is required to walk, balance, talk, hear, taste and smell.
Must regularly be able to carry and lift items in excess of 25 pounds without assistance.
Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, close and distant hearing, color vision and sense of smell and taste.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Two or more years’ experience in a similar role
Must have excellent customer service skills
Must obtain food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days (if not certified).
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Must be able to lead and motivate a team.
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Sous Chef
role at
Ascent Hospitality
Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary!
Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
401k with employer MATCH!
Paid PTO!
Uniforms Provided for most positions!
Team Member Hotel Discount Program!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In the absence of the chef, supervise the kitchen and supervise the preparation and presentation of foods by overseeing all the food items are prepared according to specs.
Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients
Ensure first in, first out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
Hires and trains new kitchen employees to standards
Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste
Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure standards
Work with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training
Verifies food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well managed
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English, to effectively communicate with Team Members and Guests and to work with required recipes and menus etc.
Must adhere to and ensure that all health and safety standards are maintained in the kitchen.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with machinery with moving mechanical parts and must be able to safely and effectively utilize kitchen equipment and utensils that require focus and skill.
Must maintain a neat and professional appearance upholding Company appearance standards at all times.
Must be able to apply commonsense understanding, in carrying out instructions
Must be able to comply in standardized situations with little variation.
Must be available to work flexible days and shifts, including Holidays.
Must be able to work without constant supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to: stand on hard surfaces and be exposed to warm temperatures for long periods of time; use arms, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel various food products, utilize kitchen equipment and utensils; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee routinely is exposed to cold temperatures in freezers and walk-in refrigerators and hot temperatures from open flames on stoves and oven; is required to walk, balance, talk, hear, taste and smell.
Must regularly be able to carry and lift items in excess of 25 pounds without assistance.
Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, close and distant hearing, color vision and sense of smell and taste.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Two or more years’ experience in a similar role
Must have excellent customer service skills
Must obtain food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days (if not certified).
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Must be able to lead and motivate a team.
EEO Employer
#J-18808-Ljbffr