Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Overview
The Sous Chef is accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and associate satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises 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.
Perform all methods of cookery, portion control, garnishing of dishes and follow recipes in accordance with standards set forth by the Resort Executive Chef. Follow direction of Resort Executive Chef, and Managing Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste and production. Responsible for various assigned work stations within the kitchen, which include, but are not limited to, working with equipment such as, knives, steamers, saute station, frying, ovens, braiser, steam kettle, char broiler, griddle, rotisserie, smokers, woks, slicers, food processors, etc. The Associate will artfully prepare wholesome foods as directed either verbally or by reading order tickets or banquet event orders in accordance with the property standard recipes and presentation techniques, while maintaining all applicable Texas state sanitation rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
Ensures the quality of the food items and notifies manager if a product does not meet specifications.
Ensures production of food in a timely manner.
Prepare food so that quality, taste and appearance of food is in accordance with Horseshoe Bay Resort standards.
Control proper usage and rotation of food.
Maintain top organization and cleanliness in all walk-in coolers and food storage areas; keep workstation neat, clean and sanitary.
Assist other departments as requested.
Be willing to see and adjust to changes which may occur in work environment and/or workload.
Make sound judgment calls and decisions based upon principles set forth by the HSB Resort culinary management team.
Operate within established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints set forth by HSB Resort.
Perform other job duties as assigned; adhere to all Property and Department standards including Safety Guidelines.
Attend all Property and Departmental Trainings and Meetings as instructed.
Wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using tasting, smelling or piercing methods.
Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room team; manage opening/closing and other side duties as assigned.
Lead shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
Assist in determining how food should be presented and create decorative displays.
Qualifications
Required Certifications:
Minimum age 18+
Food Handler's Certificate
High school diploma or GED; 4 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; 2 years' experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
Skills and Knowledge:
Cooking
Food Production and Presentation
Number Facility
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Oral Comprehension
Originality
Customer and Personal Service
Management Competencies
Adaptability
Aligning Performance for Success
Building a Successful Team
Building Trust
Communication
Customer Focus
High Work Standards
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Thinking Creatively
Physical & Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have the physical strength, stamina and agility to perform the assigned duties.
Travel up to 50 pounds lifting as needed.
Follow all safety policies and procedures; report injuries immediately.
Maintain a clean, safe and environmentally responsible work environment.
Must be able to interact with co-workers and have a sense of TEAM.
Employment Standards
Servsafe - Complete safety trainings and certifications for Manager Certificate
Food Safety - Maintain all cooks hold valid Food Handler's Certificate; knowledge of local, state and federal regulations
Integrity, Safety, Mobility, Leadership, Customer Service, and Training expectations are described as part of role requirements
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel; experience with Agilysys preferred
In this position, you will be expected to be available to work in various locations of Food and Beverage outlets, placement depending on business levels. Holidays, nights and weekends may be required as business demands, even if your primary outlet is closed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, paid Holidays
401k plan with employer match
Long and short-term Disability
Major Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Limited access to some resort amenities (Golf, etc)
Retail and dining discounts
Discounts at all Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties
The lake life is calling. Where genuine Texas Hospitality meets luxury, Horseshoe Bay Resort is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ in the Central Texas Hill Country. We're on 17,000 acres with close proximity to Austin, multiple lakes, State Parks, and some of the best golf in the United States; it's an outdoor lover's dream. When you work in paradise, is it still called work?
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Perform all methods of cookery, portion control, garnishing of dishes and follow recipes in accordance with standards set forth by the Resort Executive Chef. Follow direction of Resort Executive Chef, and Managing Chef in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste and production. Responsible for various assigned work stations within the kitchen, which include, but are not limited to, working with equipment such as, knives, steamers, saute station, frying, ovens, braiser, steam kettle, char broiler, griddle, rotisserie, smokers, woks, slicers, food processors, etc. The Associate will artfully prepare wholesome foods as directed either verbally or by reading order tickets or banquet event orders in accordance with the property standard recipes and presentation techniques, while maintaining all applicable Texas state sanitation rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
Ensures the quality of the food items and notifies manager if a product does not meet specifications.
Ensures production of food in a timely manner.
Prepare food so that quality, taste and appearance of food is in accordance with Horseshoe Bay Resort standards.
Control proper usage and rotation of food.
Maintain top organization and cleanliness in all walk-in coolers and food storage areas; keep workstation neat, clean and sanitary.
Assist other departments as requested.
Be willing to see and adjust to changes which may occur in work environment and/or workload.
Make sound judgment calls and decisions based upon principles set forth by the HSB Resort culinary management team.
Operate within established guidelines, policies, standards and constraints set forth by HSB Resort.
Perform other job duties as assigned; adhere to all Property and Department standards including Safety Guidelines.
Attend all Property and Departmental Trainings and Meetings as instructed.
Wash, slice, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using tasting, smelling or piercing methods.
Coordinate and communicate on orders with dining room team; manage opening/closing and other side duties as assigned.
Lead shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
Assist in determining how food should be presented and create decorative displays.
Qualifications
Required Certifications:
Minimum age 18+
Food Handler's Certificate
High school diploma or GED; 4 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; 2 years' experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
Skills and Knowledge:
Cooking
Food Production and Presentation
Number Facility
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Oral Comprehension
Originality
Customer and Personal Service
Management Competencies
Adaptability
Aligning Performance for Success
Building a Successful Team
Building Trust
Communication
Customer Focus
High Work Standards
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Thinking Creatively
Physical & Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have the physical strength, stamina and agility to perform the assigned duties.
Travel up to 50 pounds lifting as needed.
Follow all safety policies and procedures; report injuries immediately.
Maintain a clean, safe and environmentally responsible work environment.
Must be able to interact with co-workers and have a sense of TEAM.
Employment Standards
Servsafe - Complete safety trainings and certifications for Manager Certificate
Food Safety - Maintain all cooks hold valid Food Handler's Certificate; knowledge of local, state and federal regulations
Integrity, Safety, Mobility, Leadership, Customer Service, and Training expectations are described as part of role requirements
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel; experience with Agilysys preferred
In this position, you will be expected to be available to work in various locations of Food and Beverage outlets, placement depending on business levels. Holidays, nights and weekends may be required as business demands, even if your primary outlet is closed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, paid Holidays
401k plan with employer match
Long and short-term Disability
Major Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Limited access to some resort amenities (Golf, etc)
Retail and dining discounts
Discounts at all Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties
The lake life is calling. Where genuine Texas Hospitality meets luxury, Horseshoe Bay Resort is nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake LBJ in the Central Texas Hill Country. We're on 17,000 acres with close proximity to Austin, multiple lakes, State Parks, and some of the best golf in the United States; it's an outdoor lover's dream. When you work in paradise, is it still called work?
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Note:
This refined description preserves the original information while removing formatting issues and organizing the content into clear sections.
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