Executive Sous Chef
Situated
in Downtown’s Second Street District, Austin Proper Hotel & Residences is
the newest luxury lifestyle hotel in Austin, just steps from Lady Bird Lake,
the legendary Austin City Limits music venue and nearby boutiques. With
inspiring interiors by Kelly Wearstler and culinary offerings in collaboration
with MML Hospitality, Austin Proper offers 238 rooms and suites, a dedicated
spa and fitness center, and 9,500 square feet of meeting and event spaces, including
a rooftop pool deck offering small-batch tequilas and majestic lake views.
Anything less just wouldn’t be Proper.
Executive Sous Chef will report directly to the Executive Chef and have a
dotted line to Hotel Executive Committee-Member Director of Food &
Beverage. This position partners to prepare and manage multiple restaurants,
lounges, banquets, and in-room dining.
Job Overview
Executive
Sous Chef works directly with and in the absence of the Culinary Director
successfully maintains and improves the culinary& stewarding operations.
This position monitors the daily functions of the culinary & stewarding
departments, including providing support and guidance to the culinary &
stewarding teams, ending in a positive guest experience.
Duties / Responsibilities
Support senior leadership by
developing and assuming key management responsibilities
Provides guidance and direction
for day-to-day operations
Assume the role of liaison
between all departments within the culinary division and all hotel operation
outlets
Supervise (4) hotel operation
outlet Chef de Cuisine performance and provide council as to the
preparation and cooking of various food items
Develop and implement creative
menu items that adhere to Proper brand standards
Plan, coordinate &
implement special events and holiday functions
Manage hourly kitchen employees
through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and
hiring
Lead and coach the team towards
achieving exceptional guest service and colleague satisfaction
results
Ensure proper safety and
sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
Organize and facilitate
departmental meetings, training and goals setting
Prepare production lists
concerning food cost controls and supervise requisitioning of food to
prevent stockpiling and losses due to spoilage
Assist with building and
maintaining in-house menu specifications and maintain appropriate menu and
banquet file
Education
and Qualifications
- A culinary degree is preferred
- 3-5 years of hotel experience
as a Senior Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Banquet Chef
8-10 years of progressive
kitchen operations experience
In-depth skills and knowledge
of all kitchen operations including experience working all stations,
managing labor, and food costs
Possess strong leadership,
communication, organization, and relationship skills
Experience with training,
financial management, and customer service
Familiar and comfortable with
interviewing candidates, handling colleague concerns and holding
colleagues accountable
Proficient in general computer
knowledge
A true desire to exceed guest
expectations in a fast-paced lifestyle luxury environment
Capable of producing a
consistent product in a timely manner
Ability to taste and evaluate food
and beverage products
Able to communicate effectively
with the management team, guests, and colleagues
Team builder and ability to
successfully manage and develop a team
Required
Skills / Abilities :
Collaborative approach with all hotel
operations departments, particularly food & beverage, sales &
marketing, hotel relations
Ability to break down barriers and resolving
potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills
to all levels of management
Ability to think outside the box and approach
all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver
wherever possible
Ability to change direction and work on
multiple projects aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and
motivate others
Company
Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who
share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is
simple : There is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn’t proper.
We are seeking out the best of the best from inside and outside of the
industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality
Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging, fast-paced,
and rewarding above all.
Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression,
genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories
in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
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