Executive Sous Chef – AC Hotel Portsmouth Position Available In Rockingham, New Hampshire

Post
Executive Sous Chef – AC Hotel Portsmouth

Job Category:

Food and Beverage Kitchen

Requisition Number:

EXECU003018

Posting Details

Posted:

March 31, 2025
Full-Time
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AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown/Waterfront
299 Vaughn Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA Job Details
Description AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking an experienced and professional Executive Sous Chef to join our team, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. This position will support the Rooftop at Envio, the Envio Banquet Kitchen, the Venue Banquet Kitchen and the AC Portsmouth Breakfast Service. Successful candidates will possess the culinary and managerial skills that play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests’ experience. If you are ready to contribute your talents to a company that is growing rapidly, we need to hear from you. Prior experience is highly desirable. Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward- thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

Assist Executive Chef in comprehensive oversight of culinary operations
Assist Executive Chef in the ongoing management and training of Sous Chefs and Kitchen Supervisors
Assist the Executive Chef/Management in overall kitchen operations ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
Assist in the planning, organizing, directing and control of the kitchen operation and administration
Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation
Assist the Executive Chef/Management in hiring, training, supervising and scheduling associates
Participate in performance management reviews
Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
Document and train new menu items /create use records based on recipes
Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productivity standards, costs controls and forecast
Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet/exceed budget
Work the kitchen line as needed
Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen
Order food as needed or as directed by Executive Chef/management
Maintain proper function kitchen and equipment
Ensure kitchen and equipment cleanliness
Preparation of food as per Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity
Ensure that received food products are high quality, stored properly and are rotated FIFO
Attend all hotel meetings as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

4+ years Culinary experience (Hotel experience preferred)
2+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
Proven track record in social and corporate catering
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application
Strong Leader of people
Remain calm and clearheaded under stressful situations, communicate calmly under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Ability to learn new computer software programs and operate POS system
Willingness to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
Paid Time Off Programs
Employee Assistance Program
401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
Training and Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V