Sous Chef
Doubletree Newark Penn Station
1048 Raymond Blvd
Newark,
NJ
07102
Job Overview
Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station is seeking for an Sous chef for a busy downtown hotel in Newark NJ. The Sous Chef is responsible for kitchen operations including food production, scheduling and labor relations, ordering, menu engineering and P&L accountability while enforcing all food safety regulations, creating new menus for restaurant and Banquets. The Sous chef preferably should have 2 years' experience working in the culinary field, as well as managing in a union environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create new entrees for the menu
- Ensure all food safety regulations are followed
- Inspect the quality of the food
- Be aware of new culinary trends and recipes
- Meet Hiltons brand standards
- Hire and train new kitchen staff
- Manage special dietary needs
- Oversee purchasing to stay within certain budget
Qualifications:
- Ability to manage a kitchen team
- Budgeting skills to control costs
- Strong Leadership Skills and business Acumen
- Ability to multi-task
- Deep knowledge of food industry trends
- Incredible time management skills
- Strong union experience preferred
- Menu Engineering
Acerca de Doubletree Newark Penn Station
Newark attractions and easy NYC links
Our hotel is connected to Newark Penn Station by an indoor walkway, 20 minutes from midtown Manhattan. We're a 10-minute walk from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the Prudential Center. Our free shuttle will take you to Newark International Airport, five miles away. Every stay starts with our signature warm chocolate chip cookie.
Acerca de Westmont Hospitality Group
Benefits of working at Westmont
Career Growth within the company
You have the opportunity to work in different roles at one hotel, or move to different hotels in the portfolio, including across brands or internationally.
Entrepreneurial Culture
You have the chance to make an impact at Westmont. We value entrepreneurial spirit, and we encourage our team members to think of the hotel as their own. We appreciate creativity, flexibility, and we provide you with the resources you need to succeed.
Rewards and Recognition
As owner-operators, we understand the commitment and dedication necessary to run a hotel. We honor and value each team member’s service through reward programs at the hotel and corporate level. When you succeed, we all succeed.