What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at McLemore Resort Manager LLC?
CLOUDLAND LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN A CURIO COLLECTION HOTEL Living above the clouds on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Cloudland is the Southeast’s newest and most spectacular resort hotel!! If you happen to love golf or have golf resort experience, let’s make a connection soon! A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, Cloudland is perched at over 2,000 feet above sea level and conveniently located just outside of Chattanooga and within a two-hour drive from several major metropolitan areas. Inspired by nature, the resort expresses elements of the four seasons in an intimate and relaxing way. Cloudland offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, multiple dining experiences, full-service spa, cliff-edge infinity pool and 245 stunning guest rooms & suites, many with spectacular mountain vistas. Let’s not forget the golf! Situated in heart of McLemore, guests can enjoy two exceptional 18-hole courses and a popular six-hole short course, all three designed by Rees Jones and Bill Bergin. If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for natural beauty and the resort life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes Cloudland at McLemore Resort a one-of-a-kind in experience in the Southeast! THE ROLE Position: Sous Chef Reports To: Executive Chef, Director, Food & Beverage COMPANY OVERVIEW: Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits. We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful. POSITION PROFILE: Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation for all of the food & beverage outlets in a safe sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Manage the Human Resources objectives in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Plan menus by consulting with chefs; estimate food costs and profits; adjust menus. Monitor budgets and payroll records and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted. Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet & exceed management and budget objectives. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; supervise the maintenance of restaurant equipment to protect the assets, while securing revenues and complying with legal regulations and ensure quality service. Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations. Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's food and beverage outlets to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all standards. Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within industry guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality. Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned. DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience. Experience: A minimum of five years’ culinary experience in a related position. Hotel experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform critical analysis and manage a wide-range of information. Requires advanced knowledge of business and management principles and practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Possess excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives. Listen effectively. Operate department within the guidelines of the Foundation Document. Communicate to both, guests and fellow associates, professionally and positively. BENEFITS PACKAGE Competitive Salary Daily Pay! Team Member Hotel Discount Program Uniforms Provided for most positions Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options Paid PTO 401k with employer match Food and Beverage Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company. We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.
