Executive Sous Chef

Hotel: 

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

Atrium Hospitality is currently recruiting a Sous Chef for our Food and Beverage department. Join a team of Embassy Suites employees who are passionate about servicing guests, one another all while taking care of the people who make it happen, our associates. The hotel has 283 suites and has 6000 sq. ft. of event space. It is conveniently located in Norman with less than 30-minute commute to and from the center of Oklahoma City.
 
This is a great opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry with teams that will invest back into talent who are looking to make an impact in their careers.
 
At Atrium Hospitality, our goal is to ensure that our associates have positive experiences. To achieve this, we are dedicated to creating a culture that upholds six fundamental values, which inspire us to continuously improve for the benefit of our associates and guests. 
These values are embodied in the acronym S.P.I.R.I.T. (Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork).

Starting Salary: $55,000/year

Why work at the Norman Embassy Suites?
•    We have growth opportunities! Norman Embassy Suites has consistently been among the top Atrium Hospitality hotels with respect to internal promotions with 22 in 2022 and 24 in 2023. 
•    Just off I-35 and Robinson, Norman Embassy Suites is in a BOOMING part of the SOONER city. Neighboring the growing 24th Avenue Shops, Norman Embassy Suites is a mere 15-minute ride from the University of Oklahoma’s campus. 
•    With a close-knit group of hospitality professionals and top-quality people, the team at Norman Embassy Suites consistently boasts one of the lowest turnover rates in all of Atrium Hospitality’s hotels!
•    Hotel Discounts for all team members! Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, legal, 401k matching, and MORE!

Primary Purpose: 
The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. They are expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Executive Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction

Work Performed:. 
•    Assist the Executive Chef in hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling of associates.
•    Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls, and forecast needs.
•    Monitor team performance, product quality and production flow; foster continuous improvement where necessary.
•    Assist in creating and implementing new menus.
•    Audit food storeroom items and direct items to maintain consistent quality products that ensure adherence to all health code requirements.
•    Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen including walk-in and reach-in boxes.
•    Special projects and assignments by the Executive Chef for continuous improvement.
•    Any and all other tasks to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications: 
 Required Prior Experience:
•    3-5 years of Sous Chef experience, hospitality preferred.
•    Culinary certification preferred.
•    Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight in marketing and cost and wage controls.
•    Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparations.
Preferred Prior Experience:
•    Supervisory experience preferred. 
Required Education: 
•    High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
•    Culinary degree from recognized culinary institute.
Required Licenses/ Certification: 
•    Cleveland County Food Handler Certification during first 30 days.
•    Alcohol or equivalent alcohol server certification acquired upon hire during first 30 days.
Required Technology:
•    Microsoft Office.
Preferred Technology:
•    Workday.
Physical: 
•    Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds regularly.
•    Ability to bend and squat repeatedly. 
•    Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift.
Other: 
•    Flexible to work day shifts, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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When you’re an Atrium Associate, you’re a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate ‘Home Away From Home’ for our guests. We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan and other benefits and perks that allow you to offer your best to our guests. These benefits include:

• Daily Pay
• Significant Travel Discounts on Marriott and/or Hilton properties
• 401k Plans
• Medical Insurance
• Other property specific benefits

Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through Internship programs, training and development and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career driven associates.

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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

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