** Executive Sous Chef**

**Job Category****:** Food and Beverage **Requisition Number****:** EXECU004045 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Pacifica Hotels is actively searching for a **Executive Sous Chef** to join the Second Story Team at **The Belamar**. The Sous Chef will work closely with the team to ensure execution, consistency, taste, and presentation is of the highest quality.

**Core functions of the position, but are not limited to the following;**

Adhere to Pacificas Pure Stay guidelines to ensure the health, safety and comfort of our team members and guests.

Utilize Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and in accordance with property specific guidelines

Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing

personalized service to restaurant and hotel guests.

Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.

Plan menus, costs them out, set up line requirements and staffing. Review work schedules

and plan/forecast accordingly with staffing needs and food production.

Estimate food requirements and order food from suppliers.

Maintain quality of food for both guests and employer: Instruct cooking team members on the

fine points of cooking; inspect and taste all foods prepared before serving and adjust flavors

and presentation as needed.

Equipment operation and maintenance: Inspect the kitchen and walk-ins for satisfactory

cleaning and equipment in need of repair. Maintain sanitation standards through knowledge

of health department standards and regulations.

Directly responsible for impacting food cost; maintain food costs in line with budget;

accountable for the department P/L.

Attend all required meetings and communicate all information daily.

Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best

overall performance of the department, restaurant and hotel.

Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

**Health Benefits, Travel Perks & More**

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k, Vacation and Sick Leave are offered with this position. We also encourage quarterly team building and giving back to the communities in which we work through regular volunteering, and select charity promotions throughout the year.

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Behaviors**

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**Motivations**

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**Education**

**Experience**

**Preferred**

Two years of culinary school preferred

At least one year in a similar position in a hotel or restaurant using skills for food preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Experience in hiring, training, supervision, forecasting, budgeting and cost control in food and labor.

**Licenses & Certifications**