Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
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Sous Chef
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants . We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality and created a boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. Your work here has meaning—you're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you. How we're different: our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life continue to shape this culture today. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, talents, and personalities, and we welcome people who can lead themselves and contribute creatively to the team. What You'll Do
Work in collaboration with the Executive Chef in crafting exciting, innovative, and delicious food. You’ll participate in team leadership, communication, training, development, and problem resolution; all the while providing outstanding service to our guests. You’ll act as an advocate for the restaurant, create personal experiences for guests, and develop relationships that encourage repeat visits. Some Of Your Responsibilities Include
Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. Inventively solve issues and seize control of problematic situations. Lead and train kitchen staff, and establish a working schedule. Interview and hire employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline; address complaints and resolve problems. Identify developable personnel and provide necessary training as positions open. Order, stock, and inspect the quality of all food items necessary for daily service. Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime. Ensure food is produced on a timely basis; the goal is to execute all tickets in 20 minutes or less. Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new staff training programs. Assist the restaurant in meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives. Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities by supervising daily cleaning of areas including pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, and walk-in. What You Bring
1+ years of previous culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; or culinary program curriculum; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate is preferred. Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed. Knowledgeable and passionate about various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry trends. Excellent knife skills. Leadership with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team. Able to multitask in a dynamic environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships across personalities. Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. We encourage each employee to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people, including diverse races, ethnicities, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here. Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Customer Service Industries
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Join to apply for the
Sous Chef
role at
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants . We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality and created a boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. Your work here has meaning—you're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you. How we're different: our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life continue to shape this culture today. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, talents, and personalities, and we welcome people who can lead themselves and contribute creatively to the team. What You'll Do
Work in collaboration with the Executive Chef in crafting exciting, innovative, and delicious food. You’ll participate in team leadership, communication, training, development, and problem resolution; all the while providing outstanding service to our guests. You’ll act as an advocate for the restaurant, create personal experiences for guests, and develop relationships that encourage repeat visits. Some Of Your Responsibilities Include
Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. Inventively solve issues and seize control of problematic situations. Lead and train kitchen staff, and establish a working schedule. Interview and hire employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline; address complaints and resolve problems. Identify developable personnel and provide necessary training as positions open. Order, stock, and inspect the quality of all food items necessary for daily service. Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime. Ensure food is produced on a timely basis; the goal is to execute all tickets in 20 minutes or less. Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new staff training programs. Assist the restaurant in meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives. Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities by supervising daily cleaning of areas including pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, and walk-in. What You Bring
1+ years of previous culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; or culinary program curriculum; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate is preferred. Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed. Knowledgeable and passionate about various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and industry trends. Excellent knife skills. Leadership with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team. Able to multitask in a dynamic environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships across personalities. Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. We encourage each employee to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people, including diverse races, ethnicities, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here. Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Customer Service Industries
Hospitality Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants by 2x
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