Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

Description The Le Meridien and Sheraton Hotel Charlotte complex is seeking a dynamic Executive Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen staff. Multiple outlets and bars including a rooftop venue will offer a creative, dynamic, and diverse culinary opportunity for the right individual. The Executive Sous Chef has an overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and food production outlets, ensuring operating costs are minimized. Requirements Responsible for the execution of all Sheraton and Le Meridien Hotels and company policies/procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls. To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e. food cost/payroll/etc. When agreed, control all overheads/achieve food cost budget throughout the oncoming year/report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action. Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation. To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. Work closely with the storeroom manager and Executive Steward to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers. Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained. Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance. Perform any other duties as required by management. Qualifications: The candidate is required to have at least 4 y