Banquet Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Job Description - Banquet Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead ()

Job Description

Banquet Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead (Job Number: )

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead 3376 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta 30326

Waldorf Astoria is looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to join the Culinary Team at this gorgeous Atlanta property!

Located in one of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this 42-story tower has 127 rooms (plus residences), over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, and 3 food and beverage outlets. This includes the 3-meal restaurant, bar, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing the culinary operation in banquets.

As Banquet Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the banquet kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest experience. You will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the banquet kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
• Prepare foods as outlined in the Banquet Event Orders.
• Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage.
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets.
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets.
• Manage the provision of food and take action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team.
• Manage the banquet kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team.
• Monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these values:

• Hospitality - We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We’re team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We’re the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.

And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can thrive personally and…