This position is responsible for the kitchen operations and culinary efforts of multiple kitchens across the property, under the guidance of the Executive Chef.  You will train and motivate staff to exceed goals while balancing profitability metrics.  With a focus on quality and production levels, the Executive Sous Chef will leads the culinary team on their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experience. You will oversee all aspects of the culinary side of the business including hiring, staffing, safety & sanitation, recipe adherence, orders, and prep lists. You are a brand ambassador that inspires, is patient and always demonstrates their positive attitude. You hold the team accountable for top tier results and are passionate about food and hospitality and have a tremendous work ethic that sets the tone for the team.

At CoralTree Hospitality, we're committed to enriching your career and life experiences through unparalleled benefits that support your personal and professional growth. Joining the CoralTree team means gaining access to an exceptional benefits package designed with you in mind. Join us and discover a workplace where your contributions are valued and rewarded every day.

• Explore Freely: Immerse yourself in our Team Member Travel Program, where you'll enjoy complimentary and discounted stays at CoralTree Hospitality properties, allowing you to explore new destinations effortlessly.
• Share the Experience: Enjoy UNLIMITED Friends and Family discounted rates, creating unforgettable memories together.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Take charge of your well-being through our pre-tax flexible benefit plan, covering healthcare and dependent care expenses, tailored to your needs. Our comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, including pet insurance ensures peace of mind for you, your family, and your furry companions.
• Build for the Future: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) plan, complete with a company match, empowering you to build financial security.
• Support When You Need It: Navigate life's challenges with confidence through our Employee Assistance Program, providing support when you need it most.
• Enriched Lifestyle: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, giving you time to recharge and celebrate with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access team member discounts from top industry brands in travel, entertainment, and retail, including Apple, Live Nation, Samsung, Hertz, and more, making every day a little more extraordinary.

As a member of the Lake Nona Wave Hotel team, you'll also benefit from:

• Enhanced Wellness: Benefit from special rates at the Lake Nona Performance Club, enhancing your wellness journey.
• Culinary Delights: Indulge in discounts at Tavistock Group Restaurants, savoring culinary experiences at exceptional value.
• Complimentary, Convenience, and Comfort: Receive team member meals, uniforms, and parking, ensuring convenience and comfort during your workday.

• Prepares operating and capital budgets and operates the kitchen within those guidelines.
• Communicates openly and professionally with guests and staff.
• Responsible for training and development of the Sous Chefs and other culinarians.
• Must be able to professionally communicate with all team members.
• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness to meet health department standards.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all culinary areas.
• Source, hire, and train Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Stewards.
• Trains and on-boards all new cooks, as well as provides ongoing training and coaches existing team.
• Partners with the General Manager and restaurant managers on training and educating all team members on the menu knowledge.
• Ensures 100% recipes adherence by all team members.
• Keep a clear line of communication with the hotel General Manager, the Executive Chef and corporate leaders as applicable.
• Run food cost to goal focusing on ordering, preparations, and waste management.
• Manages controllable costs to goal and aware of relevant P&L results.
• Handles and submits all kitchen invoices.
• Prepare orders based on pars and projections.
• Performs accurate inventories and communicates food cost accordingly.
• Performers Line and Quality Checks to ensure food quality is properly prepared, equipment is functioning, and the kitchen is set up for a successful service every shift.
• Works directly with the sales and events team on all banquet events, social celebrations, and catering.
• Works closely with marketing on executing public relations events.
• Monitors guest satisfaction metrics in all social media channels to assess online reputation and utilizes results to identify culinary successes and challenges.

Qualifications:

• Able to work flexible hours and days.
• Two-year culinary arts degree required.
• Three to five years of management experience in a full service and high-volume culinary operations is required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced organizational skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Serv Safe Certified
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit 6-8 hours per day and may have exposure to basic office supply chemicals.
• The team member is occasionally required to climb and use balance. Additionally, they will frequently be asked to use their hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will experience temperature fluctuations (rain, wind, heat, humidity), and moderate to high noise levels.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  This job description is subject to change at any time.  The team member will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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