Sous Chef jobs in Mcallen, TX

Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Being a Sous Chef resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Additionally, Sous Chef complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Sous Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Sous Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Sous Chef
  • Marriott International
  • San Juan, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Number 24059813
    Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
    Location San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States VIEW ON MAP
    Schedule Full-Time
    Located Remotely? N
    Relocation? Y
    Position Type Management

    JOB SUMMARY

     

    Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Assists in supervising 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. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable.

     

    CANDIDATE PROFILE

     

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    OR

    • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

     

    CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

     

    Assisting in Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

    • Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.

    • Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

    • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

    • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

    • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

    • Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

    • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

    • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

    • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

    • Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

    • Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

    • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

     

    Setting and Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

    • Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.

    • Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

    • Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.

    • Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.

    • Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.

    • Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.

     

    Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

    • Provides direction for menu development.

    • Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

    • Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.

    • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

    • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

    • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

    • Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

    • Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

    • Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

     

    Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

    • Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

    • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

    • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

    • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

    • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

    • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

    • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.

    • Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

     

    Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

    • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

    • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

    • Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.

    • Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.

    • Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.

    • Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.

    • Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.

    • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.

     

    Additional Responsibilities 

    • Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

    • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

     

     

    Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.



    Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
     
    JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

  • 9 Days Ago

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SOUS CHEF, CATERING
  • Compass Group
  • Edinburg, TX FULL_TIME
  • Location: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley We are hiring immediately for a CATERING SOUS CHEF position.Address: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 1201 W University Drive. Edinburg, TX 78539....
  • 25 Days Ago

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SOUS CHEF, CATERING
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Edinburg, TX FULL_TIME
  • Location: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley We are hiring immediately for a CATERING SOUS CHEF position.Address: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 1201 W University Drive. Edinburg, TX 78539....
  • 1 Month Ago

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Private Chef/House Manager
  • PRIVATE CHEF
  • Mission, TX FULL_TIME
  • Overview:We are seeking a skilled Cook for a private home, 3 people total and new one on its way. Adults work from home. YOU WILL ONLY BE PRIVATE CHEFDuties:- Prepare and cook meals according to the c...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Hibachi Chef
  • Shogun Japanese Steakhouse
  • Allen, TX FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Overview: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our culinary team. As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in assisting with meal preparation and ensuring the smooth operation of our kit...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Chef de Cuisine
  • Ilforno Brands
  • Allen, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Chef de CuisineJob Summary:As a Chef de Cuisine at Il Forno Brands, you will play a pivotal role in leading the culinary team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, authentic dishes. Wo...
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Remote Licensed Talk Therapist
  • Thriveworks
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide telehealth sessions in Virginia. ***For a limited time, ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cardiorenal Sales Consultant (Monroe, LA)
  • Bayer
  • Cardiorenal Sales Consultant (Monroe, LA) YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role are ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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System Engineer JADOCS - Naples, Italy (Top Secret)
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
  • System Engineer JADOCS - Naples, Italy (Top Secret) GDIT has an opportunity for a System Engineer supporting Joint Autom...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PT/FT Sales Rep
  • Spieldenner Financial Group
  • Madbury, NH
  • Job Description Job Description Spieldenner Financial Group is a part of one the fastest-growing insurance organization ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Work from Home - Sales Agent
  • The Fitzgerald Agency
  • Madbury, NH
  • Job Description Job Description Organization Description: The Fitzgerald Agency is a national insurance and financial se...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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<p>CDL A Truck Driver - $1,808/Weekly Average</p>
  • TransForce Inc.
  • St. George, UT
  • Job Info Job Location: St. George, UT Route Type: OTR Type of Assignment: Dedicated Transmission Type: Automatic Job Req...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Apodaca, Nuevo León
  • What you will do: Responsible for leading business unit teams in strategic planning, analysis and execution of consolida...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Billing & Order Entry Graduate with Dutch (Relocate)
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Rome, Lazio
  • Are you interested in gaining international work experience? Then Johnson Controls could have the perfect opportunity fo...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States, and the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. It is located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley. The city limits extend south to the Rio Grande, across from the Mexican city of Reynosa, and McAllen is about 70 mi (110 km) west of the Gulf of Mexico. As of 2017, McAllen’s population was estimated to be 142,696. It is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the state of Texas, and the binational Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area counts a population of nearly 1.52 million. From its settlement in 1904, the ...
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Income Estimation for Sous Chef jobs
$38,329 to $52,323
Mcallen, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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