Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Sous Chef is to provide effective leadership and supervision to the kitchen operations and staff by providing guidance, training, and support. This role plays a critical role in assisting the Executive Chef by ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food products across all food preparation areas, including banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and the associate cafeteria. This role works closely with the Food and Beverage management team to continuously improve guest satisfaction, manage food costs, and maintain profitability while ensuring the highest ingredient sourcing is used to enhance the dining experience and maintain a competitive edge.

• Supervises specialty restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring a seamless blend of culinary artistry and compliance with top-tier Food & Beverage policies and standards.
• Creates captivating dining experiences, meticulously managing food quantities and artistic plating to elevate the specialty restaurant's offerings.
• Collaborates seamlessly with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Culinary Supervisors, harmonizing the kitchen's rhythm.
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence, consistently delivering superior product quality, captivating presentations, and delightful flavors.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in managing purchasing, receiving, and food storage, guaranteeing freshness and minimal wastage.
• Implements and enforces rigorous food handling and sanitation protocols, prioritizing the safety and satisfaction of guests and staff alike.
• Remains up-to-date with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, ASI, Health Department), ensuring full compliance and peace of mind for all stakeholders.
• Empowers the Restaurant and Catering staff through comprehensive and engaging training sessions, nurturing a knowledgeable and passionate team.
• A driving force for excellence, emphasizing guest satisfaction and continuous improvement in departmental meetings.
• Fosters a culture of open communication with associates, valuing feedback and promptly addressing concerns with attentiveness.
• Creative visionary, actively contributing to the development of daily and seasonal menu items to enchant guests.
• Utilizes budgets, operating statements, and payroll reports for effective financial management, and optimizing department resources.

Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to be part of a prestigious property within the Marriott family, where you can make a significant impact on our customer experience. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests.

As a part of the PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio, we offer a robust compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Full health benefits with multiple packages to choose from to meet your needs, including FSA and HSA options
• 401k with matching
• Extensive travel, golf, F&B, and retail discounts
• And much more!

If you're ready to elevate your career in hospitality sales and be part of a team that strives for excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to join Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill and help us continue our tradition of excellence.