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Sous Chef - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA at Hotel Equities – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Hotel Equities
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States
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About This Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Sous Chef for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.


POSITION SUMMARY:

COORDINATE, PLAN AND SUPERVISE THE PRODUCTION, PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF FOOD FOR THE HOTEL IN A SAFE, SANITARY WORK ENVIRONMENT WHICH CONFORMS TO ALL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS AND ACHIEVES PROFITABLE, COMPETITIVE, QUALITY PRODUCTS. RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING THE PRODUCTION OF FOOD. RECOMMENDS AND IMPLEMENTS PROCEDURAL/PRODUCTION CHANGES. MONITORS FOOD AND LABOR COSTS.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

THE POSITION REQUIRES PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

  • SUPERVISE THE PRODUCTION, PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF ALL FOODS FOR THE HOTEL AS ASSIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE CHEF TO ENSURE THAT A QUALITY, CONSISTENT PRODUCT IS PRODUCED WHICH CONFORMS TO ALL COMPANY/FRANCHISE STANDARDS.
  • SUPERVISE HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE PRODUCTION AND PREPARATION AREAS OF THE KITCHEN IN ORDER TO ATTRACT, RETAIN AND MOTIVATE THE EMPLOYEES WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT; INTERVIEW, SCHEDULE, TRAIN, DEVELOP, EMPOWER, COACH AND COUNSEL, RESOLVE PROBLEMS, PROVIDE OPEN COMMUNICATION, RECOMMEND AND CONDUCT PERFORMANCE AND SALARY REVIEWS, RECOMMEND DISCIPLINE, AS APPROPRIATE.
  • MONITOR AND CONTROL THE MAINTENANCE/SANITATION OF THE KITCHEN AND EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE A HEALTHY, SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT WHICH MEETS/EXCEEDS FEDERAL, STATE, CORPORATE AND FRANCHISE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS.
  • MONITOR AND CONTROL ALL LABOR AND FOOD COSTS THROUGH SCHEDULING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISING THE PRODUCTION OF THE FOOD TO ENSURE BUDGETS ARE MET/EXCEEDED WHILE QUALITY IS MAINTAINED/IMPROVED.
  • ASSIST IN THE CREATION AND PLANNING OF MENUS AND DAILY SPECIALS; IMPLEMENT THE NECESSARY PRODUCTION CHANGES TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS AND ENSURE CURRENT GUEST SATISFACTION.
  • DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK VARYING SCHEDULES TO REFLECT THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE HOTEL.


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    OTHER DUTIES

  • PERFORM SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED.
    • PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.


    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • REQUIRES ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES WITHIN THE FOOD PROFESSION. THIS INCLUDES EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE AND/OR COMPLEX PROBLEMS AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT.
  • REQUIRES ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
  • MUST HAVE EXCELLENT HEARING, VISION AND SPEECH COMMUNICATION
  • MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMPREHENSION AND LITERACY.
    • DESIRED SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE PRODUCTS.


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • ASSIST IN THE SUPERVISION OF KITCHEN STAFF TO INCLUDE COOKS, DISHWASHERS, AND BAKERS.

    • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
  • HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED. CULINARY DEGREE DESIRED.
  • THREE TO FOUR YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT IN A RELATED POSITION WITH THIS COMPANY OR OTHER ORGANIZATION.


    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    THE INDIVIDUAL HOLDING THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE THAT HE OR SHE CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, USING SOME OTHER COMBINATION OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    FREQUENCY KEY: NEVER – 0 HOURS; RARE – UP TO 1 HOUR; OCCASIONAL – 1-3 HOURS; FREQUENT – 3-6 HOURS;
    CONSTANT – 6-8 HOURS


    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
    SITTING: RARE
    WALKING: OCCASIONAL
    CLIMBING STAIRS: OCCASIONAL
    CROUCHING/BENDING/STOOPING: FREQUENT
    REACHING: FREQUENT
    GRASPING: CONSTANT
    PUSHING/PULLING: FREQUENT
    NEAR VISION: CONSTANT
    FAR VISION: CONSTANT
    HEARING: CONSTANT
    TALKING: CONSTANT
    SMELL: CONSTANT
    TASTE: FREQUENT
    LIFTING/CARRYING(# LBS) FREQUENT – UP TO 50 LBS.
    TRAVEL: RARE

    MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT USED

  • COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.


    • Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually


    Amazing Benefits At A Glance:

      Team Driven and Values Based CultureMedical/Dental/VisionVacation & Holiday PaySame-day pay availableEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training ProgramReduced Room Rates throughout the portfolioThird Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)401(k) with company matchEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountLife insuranceParental leaveReferral program

    Job Location

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States

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