Executive Sous Chef

Location: New York

About Us Sophisticated design, luxurious amenities, bright lights and breathtaking views are just some descriptions of our hotel. Who wouldn’t want to be part of it? Immerse yourself in Times Square, heart of New York City. Here at the Renaissance TSQ, we are like a big work family embracing each other and valuing our diversity. Come join the team to enjoy the grand options offered such as traveling perks, health benefits packages and prosperous retirement plans along with so much more!

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Compensation Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes Overview Plan  and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.

Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.

Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.

Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.

Process payroll for the culinary & stewarding departments.

Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.

Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable.

Five+ years of employment in a related position.

Hotel experience preferred.

Management experience with Local 6 Union preferred

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.

Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.

Ability to work effectively under time constraints…