Sous Chef

** Sous Chef**

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Property Name: Cheyenne Mountain Resort Req Id: 15128

Dolce is now seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort location in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

**Job Summary**

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

**Education & Experience**

* At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.

* Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

**Physical Requirements**

* Long hours sometimes required.

* Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

**General Requirements**

* Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

* Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

* Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.

* Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

* Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.

* Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

* Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.

* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.

* Comply with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

* Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

* Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.

* Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

* Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

* Perform other duties as requested by management.

**Fundamental Requirements**

* Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.

* Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.

* Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.

* Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.

* Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.

* Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.

* Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry.

* Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.

* Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.

* Ensure compliance with SOPs in all outlets.

* Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.

* Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Wyndham standards.

* Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards.

* Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.

* Know how to compute daily food cost.

* Work with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus.

* Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.

* Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.

* Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure.

* Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report and food cost report.

* Prepare daily food production sheets.

* Cut meat, poultry, seafood according to daily business.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our companys core values. We are proud to reward our full time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:

* Health insurance with HSA and FSA options

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Life/AD&D insurance

* Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage

* 401(k) with generous company match

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Paid Holidays

Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.

Wage Rate: $$45,000 - $65,000

**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfoliodistinguished by our leading economy and midscale brandsdelivers just that.

We are AmericInn by Wyndham, Baymont by Wyndham, Days Inn by Wyndham, Dazzler by Wyndham, Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham, Esplendor Boutique Hotels by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, La Quinta Inns & Suites, Microtel by Wyndham, Ramada Encore by Wyndham, Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham, Super 8 by Wyndham, The Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Travelodge by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the globe in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide.

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

**Job Location:** Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906

Employment Status: Full-time