Come Join our fun Team at The Brownwood Hotel & Spa and be a part of our story! We are a luxury AAA Four Diamond Property located in The Villages, FL. We are seeking an ambitious, talented & hard-working experienced Sous Chef to join The Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining team at The Brownwood Hotel & Spa! Within the spirit of "Making People's Dreams Come True", the Sous Chef supervises the daily operation of assigned kitchen(s). Monitors kitchen(s) profitability and quality standards. Provides direction to line employees to improve the operations of the department. Assists with food production as needed. This position is also responsible for delivering Raving Fans customer service to both internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises the kitchen staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining policies and applicable laws. Interact with other Department Heads to help operations proceed smoothly Encourages and motivates employees Consistently demonstrate excellent people skills when dealing with employees and guests Assist with administering, coordinating and distributing information to all kitchen employees. Maintain accurate paperwork for scheduling, payroll and employee records Ensure employees adhere to established policies and procedures Provide feedback to the Executive Chef, and Sous Chef for the preparation of kitchen employee performance reviews Ensure kitchen cleanliness and quality physical appearance Ensure a neat, clean and safe working environment Organize and maintain food storage, rotation and utilization Ensure guest satisfaction (i.e. food quality, production, presentation) and resolve guest complaints Assist with ordering food products and ensuring the quality of these products Taste and review food products on a daily basis to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation Demonstrate to Line staff how to properly prepare menu items Demonstrate to Prep staff and Butchers how to properly prepare and store food items Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining new recipes, presentations and products Identify and communicate suggestions to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef for policies and procedures to improve the operation Assist in the job duties and responsibilities of kitchen employees when business dictates Assists with creating, implementing and monitoring action plans to minimize costs to ensure that budgetary goals are met Maintains established food par levels and accurate paperwork for inventory Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years Sous Chef experience. Fine Dining preferred Well-rounded food background with extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment Computer skills required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effective verbal and written communication skills and math analyzation skills Ability to write routine reports and requisitions. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees Ability to calculate and apply figures and amounts in recipe and labor costing and control Ability to follow delegation while providing technical and management troubleshooting and problem solving techniques Strong interpersonal staff relations and leadership skills Demonstrated proficiency in butchery, pastry and garden To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS & PERKS

(Full-Time) Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid recognized Holidays Health & Wellness benefits Medical/Vision/Dental/401(K) Prescription HSA/FSA Options EAP Employee Discounts - Hotel, Spa & Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Elementary Charter School program The Villages Passport Discount Card Rewards and recognition programs (we appreciate all that you do).

SCHEDULE

Weekends Monday to Friday Holidays The Brownwood Hotel is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please see the attached posters for more detail about your rights: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (EEO), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person