Executive Sous Chef

The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

Walla Walla, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$81,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Amusement Parks, Auto Insurance, Butcher, Car Rentals, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Follow Through, Food Presentation, Food Quality, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail, Sanitation, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management, eLearning
LOCATION
Walla Walla, WA
POSTED
14 days ago

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

  • Salary Range: $81,000
  • Cellphone Allowance
  • Incentive Eligible
  • Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
  • Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
  • Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
  • HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
  • Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
  • Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
  • Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
  • Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities
  • Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
  • Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
  • Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
  • Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

What you ll do:

The Brass Tacks

  • Maintains responsibility for day-to-day operation of the kitchen and has complete responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef s absence
  • Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all work practices meet or exceed the established standards
  • Communicates daily with Executive Chef for updates, changes and revisions to existing contracts
  • Maintains standards for food quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety. Follows all appropriate policies and procedures
  • Ensures timely and courteous follow-through on all client, guest, and team member requests
  • Assists in the selection, supervision, training, development, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and counseling of staff
  • Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
  • Monitors food and labor costs
  • Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation
  • Assists the Executive Chef in purchasing, receiving and inventory of all kitchen items

The Nitty Gritty

  • A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with three or more years of culinary lead or supervisory experience in a similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Working knowledge of all major and minor sauces
  • Working knowledge of proper butchering techniques
  • Working knowledge of specialized culinary equipment utilized at the property
  • Advanced knife skills
  • Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
  • Must demonstrate excellent people skills and a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic demeanor
  • Be detail-oriented, reliable and punctual, and have exceptional organizational skills
  • The ability to adjust preparations for flavor, and accommodate client or guest needs in a timely manner
  • Ability to discern and evaluate the condition or quality of food products through visual inspection, taste, touch and smell
  • Food handling and other permits, licenses or certifications as required

About the Company

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The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center