Opportunity: Sous Chef Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of food and oversight of kitchen operations in accordance with established food quality, guest service and sustainability standards.
Your Growth Path Executive Sous Chef – Chef – Executive Chef
Your Focus Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes. Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff. Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards. Develop new menu items, test and create recipes. Trains, develops and evaluates personnel with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills. Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishes and portion sizes are as prescribed. Manage budget, monitor costs and operating needs in keeping with overall containment of unnecessary expenditures. Direct and develop skills of the team to the achievement of department and area goals. Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews. Maintain an open door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner. Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly basis. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. Perform other duties as requested by management. Your Background and Skills Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred. 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required. Work Environment and Context Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, using fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
T he Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel features 506 rooms, 38,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness facility and multiple food and beverage outlets. The over 306,00 square foot property is adjacent to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, DFW International Airport is the world's third busiest airport and one of the largest, operating nearly 1,750 flights per day and serving 57 million passengers a year. The hotel's unparalleled ballroom and event spaces allow guests to host one-of-a-kind receptions and corporate conventions for up to 1,600 attendees. The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel is a welcome addition to the HHM family and represents an important gateway hotel for Dallas visitors.
HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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