We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 

About the Fenway Hotel:

Originally opened in 1927, Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians, and living legends in its time as an operating hotel. Today, the Autograph Collection hotel features 83 guest rooms and suites, 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space featuring the Caladesi Ballroom with water views, a resort-style pool, and an expansive front lawn ideal for events. Onsite dining includes HEW Parlor & Chophouse, featuring chophouse cuts, chef-driven seasonal preparations, and Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar overlooking St. Joseph Sound.

We’ve created a homage to Dunedin’s rich music history and a destination for those to get carried away in their own verse. If you share our passion, it’s time to write your own tune with us and join the band at Dunedin’s very own jazz-inspired boutique hotel. Can you sing along? Apply today!

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Overview of the Role:

The Jr. Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Chef de Cuisine in preparing the kitchen for a multitude of tasks to support the day-to-day operation of all the Food and Beverage outlets.  The F&B outlets include HiFi rooftop bar, Parlor bar, in-room dining, special programming events, and HEW Chophouse.  The Jr. Sous Chef is to assist the Chef de Cuisine in the day-to-day management of the outlet culinary operations including menu planning, inventory control, and staff training to ensure high culinary standards. They are to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

***Seeking flexible availability - mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

*** This role is open to candidates currently residing in the local Tampa Bay area. Out-of-state applicants will not be considered.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the culinary operations with guidance from Chef de Cuisine
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with ordering, inventory, and waste management of products under the guidance of the Chef de Cuisine
• Ability to understand and efficiently use programs to assist in day-to-day operations
• Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
• Basic and advanced sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, and emulsifications
• Butchering - processing poultry, fish, and primal cuts of larger animals
• General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Dishwashing - all Fenway kitchen team members wash dishes
• Entry Management - working with other cooks to ensure accuracy and consistency, providing adequate training for team members
• Plating dishes - presenting food for guests to the chef’s specifications
• Expediting - directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstration cooking and assisting Fenway chefs and guest chefs with presentations
• Must show empathy towards staff and fellow coworkers on the property
• Expected to effectively treat staff with respect and dignity
• Ensure that you and your staff work and handle all stations efficiently, providing guidance when necessary
• Train staff properly and effectively, adapting to various learning styles as needed
• Must understand and communicate kitchen orders effectively and efficiently, with attention to ticket times to ensure guests are receiving their orders promptly
• Must have the knowledge and ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
• Must be able to work under pressure, while handling both staff and guest concerns timely and fairly
• Lead staff to ensure teamwork and cohesiveness in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Must maintain knowledge and train staff on different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Expected to make excellent quality food that meets the standards of our fine dining establishment and outlets
• Follow & manage Florida state-regulated sanitary compliance throughout every area in the kitchen
• Follow all safety procedures, including knife safety, and ensure staff are following safety standards
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an or