Sous Chef - Hotel Flor Tampa

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  Welcome to Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a true gem in the heart of the city of Tampa. With 210 stylishly appointed guest rooms and 13,042 sq ft. of versatile meeting space, our hotel is not just a destination; it's an experience. As a member of the Pyramid Family, we take pride in fostering a culture that sets us apart as the premier employer in the area.   Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We don't just want to be a hotel people pass through; we aim to be distinguished by our excellent culture. Discover today what a fulfilling career with Pyramid Global Hospitality at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown can mean for you!

Welcome to Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a true gem in the heart of the city of Tampa. With 210 stylishly appointed guest rooms and 13,042 sq ft. of versatile meeting space, our hotel is not just a destination; it's an experience. As a member of the Pyramid Family, we take pride in fostering a culture that sets us apart as the premier employer in the area. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We don't just want to be a hotel people pass through; we aim to be distinguished by our excellent culture. Discover today what a fulfilling career with Pyramid Global Hospitality at Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown can mean for you! 

Come Grow With Us! Pyramid Global Hospitality is an industry leading and growing global hotel management company. We are seeking a Sous Chef to grow along with our company, and to be a part of the culture that puts its people first! We are looking for a customer service professional who is passionate about hospitality and specifically creating a top notch experience for all of our guests through back of the house service in food and beverage. This is an opportunity to combine yourcan do attitude with a passion for service. If this describes you and you love what you do, we are interested in talking to you. 

SUMMARY 

Train, supervise, and work with all staff in order to prepare, cook, and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Include but limited to the following; other duties may be assigned. 

• Be on the floor during peak service times to ensure the smooth running of the food production and service, including expediting and/ or helping the line cooks and wait staff; Ensuring a consistent product is being produced and served 

• Select, train, and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items 

• Ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting), and rotation of food products so as tocomply with Health Department regulations and Hilton food safety requirements 

Attempts to strengthen knowledge of operation at all times, not only pertaining to production but also management; 0bserve and enforce objective policies, standards and procedures as set forth by the Executive Chef 

• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality 

• Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line 

Other:Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may beestablished by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successfulperformance of this position; Team members with irregular attendance will besubject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. 

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may berequired to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. 

Upon employment, all team members are required tofully comply withHiltonrules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities; Teammembers who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinaryaction, up to and including termination of employment, 

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS 

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may berequired to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with thepercentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by theExecutive Chef based upon the particular requirements of the hotel 

• Supervises daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for sanitation purposes. 

• Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties, staff meetings, and special events in house. 

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY 

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and beable to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essentialfunctions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using someother combination of skills and abilities 

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standards recipes and proper preparation 

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

Finger/hand dexterity in order tooperate food machinery, and all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc. 

• Ability to grasp, lift and/ or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 20lbs. On a continuous schedule 

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other team members 

• Ability to work in confined spaces 

• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Utilizes leadership skills and motivation techniques in order to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction. Sous Chef supervises 15 line staff and stewarding. 

• Selects qualified employees and provides orientation and training. 

• Conducts employee meetings and counseling sessions in order to maximize employee morale and productivity and foster a sense of community. 

• Determines and communicates standards of performance to employees. Evaluates employee performance on a regular basis and recommends salary increases as appropriate. 

• Develops employees to maximize potential and prepare for future promotional opportunities and counsel employees on career development. 

• Insures that disciplinary action is taken as required ensuring consistency, fairness and respect within framework of established guidelines. 

• This position requires a significant contribution to the hiring and firing decisions for their employees. 

QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS 

Education: Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; High school education preferred 

Licenses or certificates: Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate; CPR Certification and/or First Aid training preferred 

Grooming: All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available) 

Other: Additional language ability preferred