Sous Chef

Sous ChefCompensation: $55.00 to $65.00 per hourWhat's in it for youInsurance enrollment available from DAY 1!Paid time off available from DAY 1!Holiday pay available from DAY 1!401(k) enrollment after 30 days!Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!Professional development and promotion opportunities!The impact you'll makeThe Sous Chef reports to and works directly with the Executive Chef, collaborating with menu planning and development, productivity, menu cost controls, and ordering processes to ensure production meets business levels. It is critical that you possess a background and basic knowledge of culinary technique related to the F+B concept(s) for the hotel. This position should be filled by someone who has the intention of becoming an executive chef, as their next role.What you'll be doingBe a key partner with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and F+B Management team, demonstrating a united front committed to providing the best possible guest experienceCollaborate with and coach your team to uphold the integrity of the food, guest experience, cleanliness, and maintenance of the culinary spacesCoach and mentor, your team on development of their skill set, technique, and menu execution, fostering an environment of continuous growthActively participate in recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, coaching, and motivation of all culinary associates to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops future talent for succession planning in the culinary programObserve conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, working in collaboration with the Chef, engineering department, and any third-party vendors to make corrections and improvements as neededOffer direct support for your team through coaching, counseling, gentle correction, and constructive feedbackCollaborate effectively with all hotel departments including Sales, Banquets & Catering, Food & Beverage, and Hotel Operations to provide an exemplary guest experienceBe a subject matter expert in food and culinary techniques as well as understanding the history of the cuisine most closely related to the hotel food and beverage concept(s), effectively guiding others in their personal search with a gentle hand, never admonishing their lack of knowledgeRequirementsFive or more years progressive culinary experience required, preferably in a multi-service hotel or restaurantPassion for culinary arts, experience in a wide range of cuisinesBasic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word to create spreadsheets and proposalsAdaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotelProficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communicationAbility to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventoryAbility to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume businessAbility to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu itemsAbility to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryersAbout First HospitalityFounded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality's strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee's differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.Lively Hotel at OAK5101 N Pennsylvania AveOklahoma City, OK 73112Hotel with 132 Rooms Managed By First HospitalityCurrent Job OpeningsGuest Service RepresentativePublic Area AttendantLine CookRestaurant ServerSous ChefHotel HousekeeperBanquet ServerGuest Service Representative - Front DeskFront Office ManagerRestaurant HostLive It Up In OkcSurrounded by upscale shops, dining, and public art, our boutique hotel is a destination in Oklahoma City. Along Northwest Expressway near Interstate 44, we're 15 minutes from downtown museums and attractions. Our outdoor pool features poolside service and cabana rental, and we offer indoor/outdoor meeting space for up to 300 people.