Sous Chef

Job description

Job Purpose

The beautiful AC Hotel Greenville Downtown is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our Team. The purpose of the Sous Chef is to support the Executive Chef in the Food & Beverage operations and to assist with the development and training of staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage kitchen and staff, implementing policies and controls for effective kitchen operation.
• Control food cost by training staff in proper food preparation and handling.
• Complete or assist with the administrative duties associated with personnel and hotel.
• Understand and enforce adherence to health department and hotel sanitation and food handling guidelines.
• Comply with all recipes and product specifications, assuring staff does the same.
• Maintain effective communication within Kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work to resolve problems.
• Attend meetings as scheduled, meeting regularly with kitchen staff and other department managers.
• Conduct regular inspections of all kitchen/dishwashing areas and coolers, to ensure proper use.
• Assist in menu development.
• Inspect fish, meat and poultry upon arrival, to ensure freshness and compliance to specifications and order.
• Prepare reports, proposals and other communications as assigned.

Experience/Education

2‐5 years as an Assistant Sous Chef in a recognized resort or hotel, managing or supervising a staff of culinarians. Excellent communication skills, and must be able to speak, read and understand English.

College Degree preferred; High school diploma or general education degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Auro Hotels is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. All applicants are subject to background and substance abuse screening prior to any offer of employment.