Sous Chef

Overview

Charlotte Hotel

The Omni Charlotte Hotel envelopes you in comfort with a touch of genuine North Carolina hospitality. Centrally located in the heart of Charlotte’s financial district, the AAA four-diamond hotel is the perfect destination for convenience to area businesses or to explore countless attractions. Linked to 12 city blocks via sky bridge, the Omni Charlotte Hotel is moments away from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Discovery Place, the Charlotte Convention Center, and the EpiCentre entertainment district.

Omni Charlotte’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Charlotte Hotel may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Sous Chef will provide technical and administrative assistance to the Executive Chef  to ensure the effective operation of the kitchen and food production outlets with heavy emphasis on outlets.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the management of our food and beverage operation.
• Heavy experience in banquets.
• Interview, hire, counsel, train, and discipline associates, in coordination with the Executive Chef.
• Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Purchases appropriate supplies and manages inventories according to budget.
• Manages Birchstreet for ordering and receiving supplies.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Trains associates in safety procedures and supervises their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
• Effectively investigates reports and follows-up on associate accidents.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service. Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
• Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals; continuously strives to improve service performance.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Helps associates receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of associate team members with the appropriate skills.
• Supports a departmental orientation program for associates to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. Ensures associates are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Uses all available on the job training tools for associates; supervises on-going training initiatives and conducts training when appropriate.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Participates in the associate performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.
• Conducts stand-up meeting on a daily basis.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Candidate is required to have at least three years of previous culinary management experience in a high volume, full service kitchen/hotels preferred..
• Candidate must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Candidate must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends.
• Busy outlet restaurant/banquet experience would be preferred.
• Computer literate and detail orientated is a must.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to create and understand financial reports.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Must have a valid ServSafe Food Handling Certification.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time on feet, must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs. 
• Must be able to work under some extreme temperatures.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.