Sous Chef - E

230 rooms | 2,299 sq. ft. meeting/event space

Amenities: pet-friendly accommodations, free breakfast for members, a Peloton-equipped fitness center, onsite dining at Corazon Bar & Restaurant.

Located in downtown Tampa, this modern property sits in a high-growth corridor, offering the opportunity to lead brand-forward operations in a dynamic urban market. The Hyatt House and Hyatt Place are co-located spanning transient and extended-stay segments, making it an ideal setting for leaders who excel in hybrid operational models.

•    Assists F&B Director in planning menus for all food outlets in the Hotel
•    Trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of the cooks.
•    Coordinates the work of F&B Director, Line Cooks, and Kitchen Assistants to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor goals.
•    Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies
•    Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times
•    Assists F&B Director in safeguarding kitchen staff by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles
•    Assists F&B Director standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices
•    Attends Food & Beverage staff and management meetings as needed
•    Consults with catering department about food production aspects of any special events that are planned. 
•    Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
•    Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are attained
•    Interacts with service director to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and their guests
•    Assists F&B Director in evaluating job performance of kitchen staff; corrects, rewards, and disciplines staff in a fair and legal manner
•    Maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment
•    Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
•    Attends service lineups and ensures that other representatives from kitchen staff attend those lineups
•    Motivates and develops staff including cross training and promotion of personnel
•    Visits dining area to greet members
•    Maintains professional standards and codes of conduct as set forth Associate Handbook.
 

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