Scottsdale
Job Description JOB SUMMARY Our Jr. Sous Chef will be supporting the Executive Chef and Senior Sous Chef, assisting in the day-to-day operations to bring our culinary vision to life. Work hours/days vary as dictated by business needs and include weekends and holidays. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Meets daily management to plan the day's food production requirements and special functions., • Inspects refrigerators, walk-in coolers, and freezers to ensure compliance with sanitation standard policies and procedures., • Tracks waste and spoilage due to over prep or improper storage., • Ensures that there is product for following day's service., • Ensures stewarding maintains kitchen and storage areas are in clean and sanitary condition at all times., • Reports any broken or malfunctioning equipment to management or in his/her absence, to maintenance., • Checks and assigns prep work., • Works and inspects cook line when needed (AM or PM)., • Supervises production of banquet events when needed., • Assists in all areas to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen., • Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement and plating of dishes per the current menu., • Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations., • Track, record and replenish inventory as needed., • Cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations., • Assists in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner., • Provides services that are above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and retention., • Sets a positive example for guest relations., • Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned., • Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures., • Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION • A minimum of five (5) years culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant., • Knowledge of best practices for training kitchen staff and implementing kitchen procedures., • High level of creativity and reliability., • Flexible schedule required. Provides immediate supervision to direct reports. Oversees and controls the work performance of others in a close working relationship, often in the same room or close proximity. A portion of the time may be spent performing individual tasks similar to those performed by direct reports. May participate in the interview, selection and training processes as assigned. May be responsible for assigning work to direct reports, reviewing results in accordance to policies and procedures, and providing recommendations to management. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS This position requires the capability to understand and follow both oral and written directions, as well as knowledge and usage of correct business English and office practices. Must be able to communicate effectively with others, analyze and resolve problems, maintain effective working relationships, and interact successfully with internal and external customers. • Efficient communication skills, both verbal and written., • Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation., • Knowledge of most international and domestic dishes., • Basic computer proficiency., • Ability to interpret and create policies, procedures and manuals., • Excellent customer service skills., • Proficient in time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities., • Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes., • Recognizes an emergency situation and takes appropriate action., • Able to establish and maintain a cooperative working relation., • Able to use sound judgment; work independently, with minimal supervision., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Performs well with frequent interruptions and/or distractions., • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Specifically, when the amount of climbing exceeds that needed for ordinary motion., • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Specifically, when the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary motion and maintenance of body equilibrium., • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Specifically, if it is to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles., • Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine., • Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet., • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., • Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time., • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Specifically, for long distances or moving from one work site to another often., • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward., • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion., • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Specifically, if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles., • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm., • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips., • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly., • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound., • Hands to Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling., • Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers., • Close Vision: Clear vision at 20 inches or less. Required to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading or visual inspections., • Distance Vision: Clear vision at 20 feet or more. Required to perform an activity where the seeing job is arm's reach or beyond., • Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors., • Peripheral Vision: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point., • Depth Perception: Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships (three-dimensional)., • Focus Ability: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus., • Extreme Heat, Indoor: Exposure to temperatures typically above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour which are not weather related., • Excessive Noise: Exposure to sufficient noise (caused by machines, music, voices, etc.) which warrants shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level., • General Hazards: Exposure to a variety of physically hazardous conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working with explosives, on scaffolding, and/or high places. This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of team members in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific team member. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and team members. The Essential Job Functions, Physical Requirements, and Work Environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job. About Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group: Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Lodging Dynamics does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is based in Provo, Utah and is a nationally recognized, award-winning operator of premium-brand, select service, and extended-stay hotels, and one of a few third-party operators approved by Marriott and Hilton. The Company has managed hotels in the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG premium-brand families. For more information, visit . Job Posted by ApplicantPro