Outlet Sous Chef

Employer Paid Parking

Driftwood Hospitality Management's company culture empowers associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well‑defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for a fully integrated approach to hospitality services, all with outstanding client service.

Direct and supervise the efficient operation of food production areas. In conjunction with the Executive Chef, supervise and assist in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product. Also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen, work and storage areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

• Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have fun in a team environment.
• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a hands‑on approach.
• Monitor food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety.
• Assure timely set up, schedule well‑trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform.
• Assist the Outlet‑Restaurant Manager and Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed.
• Assist food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinate with other hotel‑level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Work frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house.
• Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
• Work within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and control waste.
• Oversee the menu creation of staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers.
• Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments.
• Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel.
• Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements.
• Personally respond to food‑related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and properly maintained.
• Actively participate in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, hold regular departmental communication meetings and support participation of colleagues in various hotel committees.

• Three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with two or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage or other successful F&B service industry.
• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service.
• Current on all culinary trends and active in furthering his/her own culinary development.
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals.
• Computer literate.

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight‑plus hour shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking.
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts
• Employer paid Parking

EEO:
Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.