Jr. Sous Chef

The Ben, Autograph Collection
West Palm Beach, FL

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Kitchen Operations: Assist in coordinating daily kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, ensuring standards are met.
• Supervision & Training: Train all associates in the kitchen on job duties, including plate presentation and display work. Oversee kitchen staff during shifts, provide guidance, and assist in training new team members.
• Menu & Recipe Execution: Help develop menu items, test recipes, and ensure dishes align with culinary expectations. Prepare recipe cards and picture presentations of all menu items.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor ingredient inventory, assist with ordering supplies, and manage waste reduction practices.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to food safety regulations, proper kitchen hygiene, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen leaders and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service.
• Problem-Solving: Take immediate action on problems encountered in the kitchen, addressing challenges like timing issues or ingredient shortages with quick, effective solutions.
• Administrative Duties: Write schedules, direct personnel, maintain use records, and submit payroll hours to Accounting on time.
• Leadership: Supervise the entire kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, including utility and sanitation associates, and provide supervisory guidance and support.
• Engagement: Participate in monthly department meetings, weekly staff meetings, weekly kitchen meetings, monthly kitchen inventory, and the MOD program.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of culinary experience, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Perform tasks in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training & development and career advancement opportunities

Why Concord?

Our culture is based on our five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. It’s important to us to provide a great work environment for our associates, and we strive to hire the BEST associates in the market.

Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built on, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist.

If you are seeking a position where you can grow and be a part of a fun team, this job may be your answer. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.