Banquet Sous Chef
Austin, TX
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Job Description
Description
Summary:
The immediate direct support Chef in charge of a Culinary outlet or discipline or when the Executive Sous Chef isn’t on property, and has been trained in all aspects of that specific Food and Beverage daily Operations, able to oversee the entire operation.
The Chef is directly responsible for all aspects of daily food preparation in assigned areas of the hotel where food is served supporting the Chef and the set directions in all areas of F&B, They direct kitchen staff and all food related concerns or topics on behalf of the Executive Chef for those assigned areas.
The following is a sample list:
- Support the Chef in Developing and representing all Food, Beverage, and Service of the Department, creating the culture with continuous learning and training with emphasis on high quality, fresh ingredients utilizing seasonal techniques and preparations appropriate for each outlet or event, balancing Quality and Profit.
- Assist with Interviews, hire, as directed & train and manage all culinary staff on a daily basis
- Have knowledge of all current local health department, Corporate HACCP and Food Safety SOP’s, & Federal Guidelines, ensure the operation is in continuous compliance
- Help Organize, Oversee and Manage all Food prep operations in Daily Operations
- Help Create assigned menus, recipes, use records,
- Help organize and execute assigned menu implementation list and timelines
- Ensure continuous success of the kitchen brigade and stations assignments following the WLW SOP’s and directives, utilizing all daily forms and functions of WLW
- Support the Chef, Sales Dept, E.M., and outlet FOH in the Food and Beverage marketing and sales programs
- Execute all accounting procedures required not limited to and including F&B check book, Food checkbook, invoice processing, payroll, monthly inventories and P&L critiques in conjunction with, or as assigned
- Check freshness of foods and ingredients, ensure all recipes and portion use records are followed
- Monitor all Food related expenses and ensure budgeted levels are achieved
- Monitor all guest corporate feedback scores and conspire for positive influence on rankings
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers
- Mentor all associates for career development and advancement
COMPETENCIES
- Analytical Skills
- Leading Edge
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Customer focus
- Coaching
- Energy
- Selecting A Players
- Team Building
- Basic Computer Skills featuring Excel, WORD, Outlook, TM1,Etc
- All Cooking and preparation equipment knowledge
- All stewarding cleaning and maintenance equipment
- Basic Human Resources Skills and Knowledges
- Basic Sales Skills, and Technique Knowledges
- Associates of Culinary Arts or Business Administrative
- 35% Cerebral and 65% Physical
White Lodging
White Lodging, established by hospitality icon Bruce White in 1985, has evolved into one of the country’s largest privately held hospitality companies focused exclusively on highly curated urban and lifestyle properties. We focus on hiring and developing Hospitalitarians that are committed to exceptional service and fostering meaningful connections. Global analytics leader Gallup named White Lodging one of only 62 companies across the globe as a winner of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for employee engagement - recognizing it as one of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.We develop, own and manage a portfolio of brands in destination-driven markets, including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. With a focus on elevated and experiential service, White Lodging’s portfolio consists of more than 60 premium hotels; a private collection of world-renowned luxury ranches; 50 locally relevant, award-winning restaurants; and 10 market-leading rooftop bars.White Lodging is currently ranked in the top 10 of J.D. Power's Guest Satisfaction Benchmark for third-party management companies, which evaluates guest satisfaction with branded hotels that are operated by the largest third-party management companies.
