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New Waterloo Executive Sous Chef in Cleveland, Ohio
NEW WATERLOO is hiring for an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF New Waterloo is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Sous Chef for a 97 key lifestyle hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.
New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provide the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses. Our brands include South Congress Hotel, Revival Hotel, El Capitan Hotel, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Maie Day, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, Albert Hotel, Fidelity Hotel and Trick Hat Workway.
Fidelity Hotel is an adaptive reuse project located at 1940 E. 6th Street in the historic 103-year-old Baker Building. Fidelity Hotel will have 97 guest rooms & suites, each with tailored amenities, custom-designed furniture, and thoughtfully curated art. The property will feature a full-service restaurant, bar, event & meeting spaces, and a private dining room. Fidelity Hotel is an homage to Cleveland's long-standing ideals. Our unwavering dedication to the city's soul is expressed through the design, brand, art, amenities, and community programs - all carefully selected to be additive to and reflective of the innovation & creativity that makes Cleveland so special
JOB OVERVIEW
As the Executive Sous Chef, you will educate, empower, and inspire your team to grow and develop, while teaching best practices and sharing your passion for food. You will be an operational contributor to labor, inventory, and food costs, as well as a proactive problem solver -- willing to recommend ideas to the overall success of the culinary team. You will be an ambassador to the brand and to each outlet and will set the tone for how each and every one of your associates approaches service.
What you'll do:
Work closely with culinary teams to understand and develop the business plan, and set goals for growth
Provide leadership and management support to staff while overseeing day-to-day operations
Supervise and coordinate activities of all kitchen staff; instruct the team in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items as directed by the Executive Chef
Inspect food preparation, storage, serving areas, and equipment to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices; ensure employees follow standards and regulations
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation; verify quantity and quality of received products
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
Assist with estimating the amount and cost of required ingredients and supplies; meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices and order supplies
Ensure staff has a complete understanding of their job requirements and sufficient training before holding them accountable for results
Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure organizational and safety standards are met
Follow inventory standards and procedures to consistently conduct accurate inventory
Meet with guests to discuss menus for special events and create event menus as needed
Record production and operational data on specified forms
Ensure immediate response is given to guest comments and concerns and apply corrective measures when necessary
Ensure open lines of communication with upper management at all times via email, logbooks, meetings,
