Sous Chef

The Renaissance Bloomington Hotel believes top-tier Team Members deserve some recognition! By securing a position with us you will be awarded up to $1,000 in incentives paid throughout your first year! Incentives will be awarded on your 30th-day employment PLUS your 6-month anniversary AND again on your 1-year anniversary!

The Marriott Renaissance Hotel is seeking a creative and skilled Sous Chef to join their team of fun-spirited team members! Our newly renovated 250+ room hotel with nearly 5,000 square feet of meeting space, is conveniently located for both business and leisure travelers.

Job Overview: Train, supervise and work with all Chefs' staff in order to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all employees regarding efficient operation of kitchen.

• Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.

• Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.

• Ensure proper receipt, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.

• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.

• Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons.

• Maintain vacation schedule for proper staffing.

• Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.

• Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparations.

• Ability to read, write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.

• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous basis.

• Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.

• Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.

Qualifications:

Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge of skills and abilities.

Licenses or certificates: Food handler certification and any additional state or federal certification requirements.

Current CPR certification preferred.

Other: Additional language ability preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!