Sous Chef

Description

The 33 Seaport Hotel NYC is seeking an individual to fill the position of Sous Chef, who has a demonstrated ability to lead a lead, coach and guide a team of culinarians. Crescent Hotels and Resorts is the industry leader in hotel management and we proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages along with a career path for our associates which allows them to shine bright.

Crescent was started with a deep belief in our people, encouraging them to apply their energy, passion, and unique abilities to make our hotels run remarkably. Our guests benefit from what each associate does as a part of this shared vision. We live the belief that we are successful because of our associates and that every role is important. As you grow, so does Crescent.

We value you and what you do. We manage properties of every size and major brand across North America.

Our goal is to hire the best people and prove that we are the only place you will ever want to work. Join us on that journey and explore the opportunities with us.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Working alongside the Executive Chef, you will assist in the preparation of food for our restaurants and catering
• Coach, guide and mentor the culinary team, ensuring that they are demonstrating excellence in preparation
• Assist in food costing of menu items
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of food, in accordance with standards
• Work with catering department to provide menu options that are exceeding the expectations of the guest
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu development and execution
• Provide training to new associates, ensuring they are set up for success. Maintain an ongoing training program for associates, focusing on skills enhancement

Here is what we are looking for:

• Progressive culinary talent, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Proven ability to work under pressure and high volume operations
• Experience in menu design, through researching emerging trends in food & beverage

For applicants who will be working in NYC, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, work location, etc. Crescent Hotels is a multi-state employer and the salary ranges indicated herein may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

Qualifications

Previous culinary experience

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

• Preferred

  Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Preferred

  Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred

  ServSafe Food Mgr Cert

Experience

• Required

  3 years:

  Previous culinary experience

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