Sous Chef – Crowne Plaza Resort Guam

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**Job Requirement** + We are looking for Candidates who can work in the Guam, USA without any restrictions - US Citizens, US Permanet Resident

**Job Requirement**

+ We are looking for Candidates who can work in the Guam, USA without any restrictions – US Citizens, US Permanet Residents and Citizens from Federated States of Micronesia.

+ This is a mid-level management position. We are not able to provide US Work Visa.

+ At least (3) years of continuous experience in food preparation.

+ Supervisory experience in food preparation is highly preferred.

+ Experience in a Full-Service Hotel preferred.

**What’s the job?**

As a Sous Chef, as the leader of the team, you will guide your colleagues to following the instructions of the chef. You will contribute towards menu creation and the managing and training of the kitchen team to deliver an excellent guest experience, while assisting in managing food costs. Your passion for presentation and dedication to delivering flavor is vital to each guests’ experience.

**Your-day-to-day**

**People**

+ Assist in managing kitchen team effectively to ensure a well-organized and motivated team deliver great product & service.

+ Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other team members and departments.

+ Manage daily staff assignments, communicate goals, and ensure compliance of policies and procedures.

+ Conduct pre-shift briefings as requested by manager.

+ Assist in conducting performance appraisals and other HR-related actions as requested by manager.

**Financial**

+ Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rosters.

+ Assist in managing food costs to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue.

+ Ensure products are of a good quality and stored correctly in compliance with health & safety and food & safety regulations.

**Guest Experience**

+ Ensure consistency in great food production and presentation, in line with the high-quality standards expected by the Executive Chef and hotel standards.

+ Ensure consistency in quality of dishes.

+ Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds in accordance with Resort standards. With your own personal touch, you will turn our high standards into memorable experiences for every guest.

+ Manage customer relations, when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

**Responsible Business**

+ Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team.

+ Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

+ Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination and meet all health and hygiene requirements.

+ Report to your immediate supervisor or duty manager any unsafe equipment, low supplies, or safety, hazardous or hygiene matters.

+ Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation.

+ May assist with other duties as required.

+ Assist the Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing the kitchen.

+ Relieves the Chef de cuisine on their off day.

+ All kitchen staff follow Kitchen SOP’s as set by the department.

+ All commis must be flexible to work in any kitchen department as per operational needs.

+ Work with clean-as-you go approach in the kitchen.

+ May assist with dishwasher, stewarding or other kitchen duties as assigned.

+ Must have the ability to multi-task several kitchen

**What we need from you**

**Education** – High School Diploma is required

**Service years:**

+ At least 3 years of continuous experience in food preparation at a full-service hotel.

+ Supervisory experience in food preparation is highly preferred.

**Knowledge and skills**

+ Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.

+ Problem solving, reasoning, analytical, motivating, and training abilities are often used when estimating food productions and coordinating functions.

+ Basic math skills, reading, and writing are used when completing paperwork and other reports.

+ Must be able to obtain a government-issued Food Handler’s Certification, and Food Manager’s Certification.

+ Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships internally and externally.

**Language** – Fluent in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing)

**Preferred (if required)**

+ Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

+ Frequently walking, standing up around the kitchen

+ Bending, stooping, kneeling

+ Handling food and beverages, stoves, utensils, and other food service or culinary supplies and equipment.

+ Health Certificate

**What we offer**

In return we’ll provide you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include Health (medical, dental & vision) insurance, a 401k plan with company match, Paid Time Off and Employee Discount. A chance to become part of the global IHG family – opening a door to endless career opportunities. We’re passionate about growing our talent. We’ll provide the training & development you need to succeed & progress into your next role.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – Our colleagues share some winning characteristics: we work better together, we trust and support each other, we aim higher by looking for better ways to do things, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives.

**IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Disabled/ Veterans**

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We’ve thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We’re also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike.

Our branded service style ‘Dare to Connect’ is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest’s experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen. Lets Go Further Together.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.