Sous Chef OEM

Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center! We pride ourselves on giving guests memorable experiences and access to the best restaurants, nightlife, and outdoor recreation in the city. Managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts whose corporate history dates back to the first Marcus Movie Theater in 1935. That was when our founder first established our guiding principles of People Pleasing People and to always realize our most important assets are our incredible associates.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Train, supervise, and work with all culinary staff in order to prepare, cook, create, and present food according to hotel standard recipes for quality food products. Assist in the control of food, labor, and departmental expenses. To oversee all food operations in the absence of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, including, and not limited to Banquets, Restaurant, Purchasing, Stewarding, Room Service and all other outlets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assigns and communicates, in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision for efficient operation of kitchen

2. Trains and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.

3. Schedules culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.

4. Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) usage and rotation of food products ensuring compliance with Health Department regulations.

5. Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.

6. Supervises daily safety and sanitation practices.

7. Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.

8. Assists engineering in repair controls of equipment and preventative maintenance programs.

9. Prepare all food items according to recipe specifications.

10. Makes recommendations to his/her supervisor regarding improved methods and procedures so as to have a positive impact on guest/associate satisfaction.

11. Establish and maintain effective associate relations, maintaining and cultivating excellent communication and teamwork among the department.

12. Ensure appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene and appearance are maintained.

13. Full knowledge and participation in the hotel's Fire, Safety, Security, and Environmental plan and/or committees.

14. Attends all departmental meetings and other meetings as assigned.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent education required. Apprenticeship, post secondary school, or equivalent work experience beneficial.

2. Managerial and production experience required in similar hotel or resort. 3-5 years in management of high volume production of hot and cold food, associate dining, upscale restaurants, and multiple outlet operations.

3. Additional language skills and basic computer knowledge helpful.

4. Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.

5. Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.

6. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.

7. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

8. Knowledge of food and labor cost controls, and the calculation of these controls.

9. CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred. Must be able to obtain certification in Serve Safe.

10. Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.

11. Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.

12. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.

13. Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations; distinguish product, taste, texture, and presentation; and observe preparation.

We require a stable work history verified by a background check, a positive attitude, a willingness to be a team player, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

We will verify through E-Verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.