Sous Chef

Our Culture:

We are a highly entrepreneurial company limited only by our imagination. Diversity and teamwork are major aspects of our culture. Our property associates are a highly team-focused group bringing out the uniqueness of each associate to provide great products and services. Success comes to those who continuously seek opportunities to learn and pass on new knowledge. We always strive to be better, never bored, and never complacent. Our teams thrive on hard work, inclusivity, and producing outstanding experiences. We endeavor to make our fellow associates feel comfortable and entrepreneurial so that they can engage unhindered. Finally, giving back to the community is also vital to our culture. Our properties live by the philosophy that they are an important part of their communities and look for ways to partner in the local community to make a difference.

Job Description:

The Sous Chef is a key member of our operations team, primarily responsible for ensuring food quality, supervising and training associates, and providing world class food and service experience.  The person in this position must be able to roll their sleeves up and assist our teams when needed, living our “ONE TEAM. ONE VISION.” philosophy. This person must also provide innovative ways that align with our mission to be the best, most respected hotel company in America. 

The job is simple:

Focus on ways to promote and engage in internal growth programs.

Continuously exemplify and live by our Culture.

Meet/exceed our company goals and three metrics.

• Be a role model to all Associates on our team by displaying our Vision Values in all aspects of operations through internal and external service
• Have a critical eye toward all products, services, and operational culture is in line with company standards
• Provide personalized service to every individual you encounter
• Learn as much as you can by completing all required training
• Possess the ability to cook at a chef’s table environment, but have the humility to help wash the dishes
• Plan, implement, and execute menus in all outlets and catering that are both mouth-watering and profitable
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling Associates as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management
• Implement the highest possible hygiene policies and examine daily the work areas and equipment cleanliness
• Be ahead of the curve on developing trends in the restaurant industry
• Hire, train, develop, and oversee daily your kitchen staff and to ensure the quality of everything being served to our guests
• Optimize team productivity by executing an effective daily food prep plan
• Obtain feedback on food and service quality, and effectively resolve customer problems and complaints
• Understand Associate positions well enough to perform duties during absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps
• Provide assistance when needed to your fellow team, guests, and other departments
• Ensure compliance to all federal, state, brand regulations/requirements
• This position works in a high-heat environment and with chemicals on a regular basis
• Remember, that nothing is more important than safety and security, so you will do checks and work with the property engineering team and your local vendors to ensure all items are in proper working order and excellent condition
• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc.
• Perform any other duties as requested by leadership to aid in better operation of the property and service to the guests 

Necessary Skills:

• Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, associate issues, etc.  
• Must be responsible for safety and security of guests, fellow associates, and hotel assets  
• Have knowledge of fire alarm system and evacuation procedures  
• Able to report to scheduled shifts  
• Able to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and in person  
• Able to work a flexible schedule. We are a 24/7 business which may require work availability of nights, weekends, and holidays  
• Is organized, honest, and works well with others  
• Maintain a clean and attractive work area, uniform, and person  
• Be able to bend, reach, kneel, push, and stretch and lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds  
• Can perform work for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment  
• Must have eyesight enabling vision both near and far  
• Must be able to use/lift arms for up to 8 hours  
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, cold and stress  
• Have finger dexterity for operating equipment  
• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice, hear at a basic level, and understand English  
• Must be able to write  
• Has the highest degree of integrity and is humble, living by the Golden Rule
• Able to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Values of dedication, innovation, showing respect, being driven by excellence, being community-focused, and having a spirit of service. 

Vision Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Vision Hospitality Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment and a sense of belonging for all associates. We do not discriminate and believe everybody should be proud of who they are, represent their culture and heritage, and live by the Golden Rule.