Executive Sous Chef, Pendry West Hollywood with Restaurants by Wolfgang Puck

SUMMARY 

The Executive Sous Chef will provide the highest quality culinary experience.  Job duties include, but are not limited to: development and oversight of the strategic vision of the hotel culinary program, in conjunction with our partners, the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.  Duties also include profitable financial management, effective leadership, excellence in customer service standards as well as supervision of departmental requirements and standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Major areas of responsibility/ management include, but are not limited to:

• Accountable for ensuring all aspects of the Kitchen including but not limited to: training, supervision of scheduling of all line associates, execution of all menu items, ordering, proper storage, organization and inventory of all products, training and implementation of all sanitation procedures as directed by the Executive Chef. 
• Assist Executive Chef with developing menu items, menu matrix and standardized recipes while managing food and labor costs as well as assisting Executive Chef upon request with any departmental initiatives. 
• Sous Chef performs additional duties as assigned that may be outside the normal scope of duties based on the business needs

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3-5 years minimum experience in similar position. Must have comprehension of English oral and written language and ability to work off Recipes and Prep Lists that are posted
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and menu design required
• Previous experience with creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration, employee performance management required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment, and focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

PREFERRED 

• Previous experience with a similar hospitality company is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Must be physically able to lift and carry heavy trays and equipment as well as delicate china and glassware.  Up to 50 lbs. Also, you must be physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time. This position requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.