Sous Chef - InterContinental Houston

Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United States, Houston
Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Assist in managing a single food and beverage
outlet or a shift or section of food and beverage operations. Supervise kitchen
employees and entry-level Culinary Staff in preparation and cooking of various
food items and their garnishment and presentation. Responsible for menu planning
and development and cost control.

 

style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;">At
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts®
we want our guests to feel
special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

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  • Be charming by
    being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

  • style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: -39.05pt; margin-top: 0in;"> style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;">Stay in
    the moment
    by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs,
    being attentive and taking ownership of getting things
    done.

  • Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing
    stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel
    special.

  •  

    style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 14pt;">DUTIES
    AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Financial Returns

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  • Assist in developing new menu concepts.
    Develop, test, and cost out new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate
    recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area
    of responsibility.

  • Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes,
    and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize
    waste.

  • style="font-family: "Arial Narrow",
    sans-serif;">People

    • Supervise activities of assigned staff,
      communicate goals, and assign/schedule work.

      Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.

    • style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: -56.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"> style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> lang="EN-GB">Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human
      resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert
      management of potentially serious issues. Assist with employee selection,
      training and development, and performance coaching.

    • style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: -56.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"> style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> lang="EN-GB">Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication
      and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales
      & Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. Assist
      sales, catering, and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special
      events.

    Guest Experience

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  • Interact with outside
    contacts:

    • lang="EN-GB">Guests – to ensure their total
      satisfaction

    • Vendors – to order supplies
      and equipment and ensure best prices and quality

    • style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: -56.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"> style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> lang="EN-GB">Health Department and other regulatory agencies – regarding safety
      matters and kitchen inspections.

  • style="margin: 0in -56.5pt 0.0001pt 40px;">Responsible Business

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  • Inspect
    the cleanliness of the line floor and kitchen stations.

    Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation
    and health regulations. Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed
    repairs.

  • Review the following day’s menus
    and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms;
    maintain inventory control procedures.

  • style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: -56.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"> style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> lang="EN-GB">Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security
    and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory
    and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely
    and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control
    costs.

  • Assist in determining the minimum
    and maximum stocks of all food, material
    and equipment.

  • Assist in cooking and food
    preparation as required.

  • May serve as Manager
    on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

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  • style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> style="font-size:
    14pt;">ACCOUNTABILITY

    Assist Executive Chef in supervising the preparation of food
    for multiple F&B outlets or facilities, or may independently supervise food
    preparation for one or more outlets. Primary duty is professional chef work
    and supervision of other culinary employees. 

     

    QUALIFICATION
    AND REQUIREMENTS

    Completion of high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years
    of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education
    and culinary/kitchen operation experience. Degree or certificate in culinary
    arts preferred.

     

    style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;">This job requires
    ability to perform the following:

    • Carrying, or lifting items weighing up to 50
      pounds

    • Moving about
      the kitchen

    • Handing food, objects, products
      and utensils

    • Bending, stooping,
      kneeling

    Other:

    • Communication skills are utilized a significant
      amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact
      with employees and guests that reflect highly on the hotel, the brand and
      the Company.

    • Mathematical skills, including
      basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages and variances
      are utilized frequently.

    • Reading and writing
      abilities are utilized often when giving and receiving instructions
      and preparing recipes

    • Problem solving,
      reasoning, motivating, organizational and training ability are used
      often.

    • Alcohol awareness certification
      and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required
      by local or state government agency.

    • style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-right: -39.05pt; margin-top: 0in;"> style="font-family: "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;"> lang="EN-GB">May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or
      holidays

     

    WHAT
    WE OFFER:

    We give our people everything they need to succeed.
    From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range
    of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including
    an impressive room discount and some of the best training in
    the business.

    The annual salary range for this exempt manager role
    is $65,000 - $68,000.

    This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston,
    Texas.

    This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay
    for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than
    the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay
    position within the pay range will be based on several factors including,
    but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience,
    skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements,
    sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

    We
    offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
    medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible
    full-time employees.

    You can apply for this role through the link below
    (or through the internal career site if you are a current
    employee).

    Remarks: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation
    until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any
    bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to
    a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until
    paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with
    the law.

    Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams
    where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole
    selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities
    to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
    orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,
    or disability.

    We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming
    different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

    IHG Hotels &
    Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow
    and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well,
    we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our
    myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health,
    lifestyle, and workplace.  So, join us and you’ll become part of our
    ever-growing global family.

    At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made
    a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver
    True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared
    for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part
    of the journey?