Sous Chef
Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.
Summary:
The Sous Chef will assist in coordinating all kitchen operations, BOH banquet responsibilities, and any kitchen training/coaching needed. He/She will take the lead in maintaining consistency of all food storage & preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and record/log keeping. This professional will be entrusted to be flexible in availability and skills, with a very keen sense of culinary knowledge and integrity.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served, complying with all sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards
- Use supplies and facility properly to minimize loss, waste, and fraud
- Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality
- Teach/coach cooks on proper culinary techniques when needed
- Ensure all food going out of the kitchen is prepared to spec
- Ensure all storage areas are clean and organized
- Ensure all food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils are being respected, clean, and organized
- Possess the knowledge to correctly operate and clean all kitchen equipment
- Perform thorough inventory and random kitchen audits