Sous Chef-Fenway Hotel

Company: Mainsail Lodging & Development
Location: Dunedin
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

The Historic Fenway Hotel is Now HiringWhat makes the Fenway Hotel special?Originally opened in 1927, The Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians and living legends in its time as an operating hotel. Today, Fenway is a Mainsail Lodging & Development project and -a member of the prestigious Autograph Collection - of Marriott International, Inc.It's time to write your own tune with us and join the band at Dunedin's very own jazz inspired boutique hotel. Can you sing along? Apply today! The Fenway Hotel overlooks the beautiful Dunedin Channel offering views of breathtaking sunsets and gorgeous Florida waters. This Historic Jazz inspired property is a part of the Marriott -Autograph Collection group. We've created a homage to Dunedin's rich music history and a destination for those to get carried away in their own verse. If you share our passion, we look forward to hearing from you.Be part of an established, incredible hotel to work for - -we have been recognized as "Best in Travel" in Trip Advisor's 2022 Travelers' Choice Awards!What you'll do:We are seeking a high energy individual who embodies a leader, and the Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing the kitchen for a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all of the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development. - -Essential Functions

• Assist with the day to day managing of the kitchen staff.
• Assist the Executive Chef with scheduling of kitchen staff.
• Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning.
• Basic and advanced sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, emulsifications.
• Butchering - processing whole poultry, fish, and primal cuts of larger animals
• General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers.
• Dishwashing - all kitchen team members wash dishes.
• Line cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef.
• Plating dishes - presenting food for guests to the chef's specifications.
• Expediting - assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstration cooking - assisting chefs and guest chefs with presentations.
• Assist with banquet plate ups, presenting food for guests to the chef's specifications.
• Ability to understand and communicate kitchen orders.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills.
• Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Able to make great quality food.
• Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen.
• Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety.
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas.
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition.
• Follow proper hand washing procedures.
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order.
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily.
• Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup.
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies.
• Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming.
• Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis.
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant. -Qualification StandardsEducation & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent or higher.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in restaurant.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Physical Demands
    • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to communicate clearly.
    • Corrected vision to normal range.
    • Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively.
    • Ability to lift 20 lbs.
    • Ability to work long hours as needed.Mental Demands
      • Make sound judgments quickly.
      • Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen.
      • Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines.
      • Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others.
      • Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel, and the community.
      • Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
      • Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations.
      • Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.Mainsail -Lodging & Development -Core Values: -
        • We respect individuals while celebrating rich dimensions of diversity of others. -
        • We believe in the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and making things happen through proactive behavior. -
        • We require honesty and integrity in everything we do. -
        • We live up to commitments and are first to follow up with our clients and suppliers. -
        • Work is an important part of life and should be fun. -
        • We carry an ownership mentality and conserve the company's resources with the same vigilance we would use to guard and conserve our own personal resources. -
        • We feel a sense of urgency on all matters related to our clients, investors, -guests -and residents. -
        • We understand the concept that achieving customer satisfaction is not enough and to be truly successful, we must strive for customer loyalty by delighting them. -Mainsail Lodging & Development is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Mainsail's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Mainsail Lodging & Development maintains a drug-free workplace.Powered by JazzHR

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