Job Description
The Hotel Zamora, a beautiful boutique hotel located in St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef. With stunning views overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, the Hotel Zamora provides a luxurious retreat for its guests. Besides relaxing in the beautifully appointed guest rooms, our guests experience intuitive service in our Rooftop Lounge, Sidewalk Restaurant, Private Dining, and Meeting/Banquet space. The Hotel Zamora is under new ownership and management with Sherman Associates, an accomplished and proven real estate development and management company. Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are today.
The Sous Chef tasks and responsibilities are diversified and vary from cooking or plating certain dishes to establishing the menu and dealing with the ingredient providers. More specifically this position is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Therefore the position requires both culinary and managerial skills.
Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility to ensure success of kitchen operation
• Coordinates with team on the development of daily specials
• Accountable for all preparation and delivery of all food items or to ensure the quality standards, communicate quality issues to supervisors
• Portions cooked food or gives instruction to size of portions and methods of garnishing
• Handles product properly to ensure maximum shelf life and sanitation
• Cooks and assures preparation of food according to recipes
• Committed to an innovative approach and to working with staff to continually develop new products, services, and cost savings ideas
• Plans and/or participates in the development and implementation menus and utilization of food surplus and leftovers, taking into account the number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes and recentness of menus
• Estimates food consumption, and purchases to requisitions food and kitchen supplies ensuring expenditures stay within budget
• Participates in monthly inventories and completing all appropriate reports and information required by the accounting department
• Assists in developing and implementing all standards and procedures for the Food and Beverage department
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned based on business needs

Experience and Skills
Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Sous Chef role leading a team.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations
• Hospitality Management, Culinary Degree, or equivalent experience required
• Must have three years of experience working in a kitchen, with at least one year of supervisory experience
• Having an eye for detail and creativity to look at things differently will be a key to developing the Food and Beverage Experience
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends or split shifts
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community partners, vendors, external parties, and across internal divisions
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates

Job Benefits
Benefits
Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. In addition to medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, what sets us apart includes

• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plans
• Fully paid short term disability
• Fully paid life insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurance Policies including
  • Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Pet insurance
  • Fully paid employee assistance program
  • Fully vested 401k company match program
  • 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program (starting at 15 days annualized)
  • Starbucks and Hotel discounts
  • Charitable giving strategy with corporate match

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.
This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Only applicants who complete our application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com