Sous Chef - InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk (Hotel Opening)

Your day to day

Assist in managing a single food and beverage outlet or a shift or section of food and beverage operations.  Supervise kitchen employees and entry-level Culinary Staff in preparation and cooking of various food items and their garnishment and presentation. Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control.

Primary duty is professional chef work and supervision of other culinary employees.


* Supervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. 


* Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.  Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching.


* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.  Assist sales, catering, and banquet staffs with banquets, parties and other special events.


* Inspect the cleanliness of the line floor and all kitchen stations.  Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations.  Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs.


* Review the following day’s menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.


* Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, (2) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc.

in a timely and efficient manner, and (3) to minimize waste and control costs. 


* Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, material and equipment.


* Assist in cooking and food preparation as required.


* May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned.

What we need from you

Qualifications include basic reading, writing and math skills and food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.  An alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler cards is necessary, as required by local or state government agency.  You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, moving about in the kitchen, handling food objects, products and utensils, bending, stooping and kneeling.

Preferred union experience.

What we offer

We offer a competitive financial and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan.

We offer complimentary dry cleaning and employee meals.

Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wid...