** Sous Chef at Sugar Palm, Viceroy Santa Monica**
**Job Category****:** Culinary **Requisition Number****:** SOUSC001984 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Summary of Responsibilities:**
Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
* Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
* Conduct daily shift briefings to culinary and stewarding Colleagues
* Maintain continual creativity and evolution of menu items for all outlets based on current trends and product seasonality and availability
* Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for Sugar Palm a la carte, Sugar Palm Event/buffet menus according to recipe standards
* Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback
* Assist in overseeing and supporting culinary and stewarding team with a focus on engagement and training
* Assist in proper receiving format for daily deliveries from vendors into the kitchen
* Lead culinary and stewarding team and ensure all health & safety standards are executed to the highest possible outcomes and in accordance to local, state, and federal regulations
* Support the sales and operations teams in order to continually exceed guest expectations and standards
* Actively share ideas, opinions, and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
* Oversee and confirm quality of all food leaving the kitchen, remedy as necessary
* Liaise daily with the Outlets Management Team to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
* Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in chillers
* Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
* Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
* Ensure adherence to kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
* Ensure proper plating and presentation of all dishes served
* Knowledge of Seafood & Fabrication (Coastal Cuisine)
* Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications:**
* Over 3 years of previous leadership experience in the Culinary field required
* Previous restaurant launches and/ openings preferred
* Previous experience in a Fine Dining kitchen preferred
* Experience with "Brunch" desired
* Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications an asset
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
* Highly responsible & reliable
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
* Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
* Ability to communicate in English and Spanish would be an asset
This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the colleague occupying this position. Colleagues will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
*Viceroy Hotel Group is a leading hotel company that combines desirable location, unique design, destination dining and personalized service that touches the heart and soul of our guests. As an industry leader in creativity and innovation, our hotels draw upon the diverse backgrounds and talent of our extraordinary team for optimal success.*
Viceroy Santa Monica will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local "Fair Chance" ordinances.
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