Sous Chef

$1,000 sign on bonus!!!!!

1. receive $500 upon hire
2. $500 after completing 90 days
3. Successful training completion required
4. Good Attendance (0 occurrences)
5. Must be an active employee at time of pay

SUMMARY

We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience: Minimum four to six years experience in culinary field or any similar combination of education and experience.  Supervisory experience helpful.  Knowledge of safety programs and regulations.

Language Skills: Read, write, and speak English fluently.  Spanish skills helpful.  Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.  Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

Math Ability:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Technical Skills: Basic computers skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.

Certificates and Licenses:  Food handler’s certificate or any required by state or local ordinance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, report or schedule form.

Other Skills & Abilities: Experience in meeting deadlines and multiple priorities of business demands as required.  Possess basic knowledge of business contracts.  Able to work with little or no supervision.  Operate kitchen equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, and twisting.   Frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting and presenting property. 
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: writing, grasping, turning, finger dexterity.
• Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements: constant need to view computer monitor and small print.  Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms’ reach.
• Hearing requirements: constant need to speak on telephone and/or two-way radio, respond to general public and converse with staff. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the individual frequently works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The individual is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.