Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Assists the Executive Chef in the establishment of new concepts, menus, promotions and special events. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

The ideal candidate will have

• 5+ years of managerial, culinary experience in Luxury 5-Star Hotel/Resort
• Great culinary with fine dining restaurant experience and extensive knowledge

in banqueting/catering

• Good people skills and be able to work in a large, multicultural team
• Servsafe certification, plus knowledge of food hygiene/health and safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have proven ability to control food and labor costs
• Knowledge of all facets of culinary arts
• Ability to train to The Ritz-Carlton standards; develop, motivate and lead 100 + employees of varied skills levels and origins, while consistently improving guest and employee satisfaction.
• Solid organizational and time management skills with the ability to interact closely with guests, staff and management.
• Proficient computer skills
• Needs to have hands on teaching approach.