Overview

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort pools, championship golf, full-service spa, endless dining options and family-friendly activities.

Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for all areas of the Kitchen operations.This leader will ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the Kitchen. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a high volume banquet operation and in upscale/luxury hotels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's Banquet operation to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all Omni Standards.

• Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching and counseling, conducting reviews. Also focus on attracting, interviewing, retaining and motivating the associates while providing a safe work environment.

• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.

• Assist the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Banquet Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal and special menus.

• Scheduling of staff according to budget and business forecast.

• Provide kitchen support for banquet functions.

• Oversee proper handling and tracing of banquet food returns at end of functions.

• Directs proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

• Comply with EcoSure & health code standards for sanitation.

• Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.

• Directs proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).

• Knows expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines.

• Provide support and leadership to accomplish our Medallia food quality score

• Checks and controls sign-in and sign-out procedures for kitchen staff.

• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have previous culinary leadership experience

• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.

• Candidate must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends.

• Candidate must have proven leadership skills and must be able to train, develop, and motivate staff.

• Ability to teach employees importance of, and how to interact with internal/external guests and courteously solve internal requests

• Ability to train a staff to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards

• Able to set priorities for the culinary team and provide feedback to others that enhances performance.

• Prior experience managing schedules, inventory, payroll, service recovery and associate relations matters required.

• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and provide guest follow up in a fast paced environment.

• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking

• Eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.

• Highly motivated self-starter focused on quality, organization, cleanliness and teamwork.

• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.

• Must be proficient with computers.

• Serve Safe certified food manager.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 40 lbs. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.

• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

  Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf) If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

Job LocationsUS-FL-Amelia Island

Posted Date2 days ago(1/3/2025 1:56 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-117842

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Category (Portal Searching) Culinary