Location
Houston, TX | United States
Job description
The Hilton Houston Westchase has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sous Chef. Responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in the supervision and coordination of activities of the kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking food by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities:
- Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking, presentation, garnishing, and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
- Supervises and participates in all phases of food handling and preparation including but not limited to ordering, cost, quality, quantity, inventories, menu planning, and recipes.
- Supervises cooking standards to maintain a high quality of food and service on a consistent basis.
- Assumes responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Enforces standard recipes for all food served to ensure portion control and consistency.
- Supervise and lead kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Oversee food preparation, quality, and presentation to maintain high culinary standards.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff to enhance their skills and performance.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensures that the highest standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen and food and beverage areas.
- Assists the Executive Chef in monitoring budgetary expenses.
- Offers suggestions to the Executive Chef concerning improvements in the kitchen to enhance associate satisfaction, guest satisfaction, maintain payroll, and enhance food sales.
- Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling.
- Participates in BEO meetings.
- Maintains the safety and security of all kitchen areas. Ensures the proper handling of all kitchen equipment, i.e. slicer, grills, and dishwasher.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Two years of restaurant sous chef experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; Associate degree (AS) from a two-year trade school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Company:
Our hotel is off the Sam Houston Tollway in the Westchase business district. Enjoy panoramic Houston views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and relax by our tree-lined outdoor pool. We're within 15 minutes of the Energy Corridor and The Galleria, and downtown Houston is 14 miles away. Try a taste of Texas at our award-winning Rio Ranch restaurant.
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