Sous Chef - W Prague - Pre-opening

<p>W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. Let go, let loose - that’s half the fun.</p> <p>Our target consumer is The Connector. Our guests are curious, charismatic, free-spirited, and magnetic. They are the spark that makes it happen. The ones who never stop exploring, pulled to the energy of people and places. True to themselves and open to everything. They make the world their own. They bring the crowd together. </p> <p>W Prague will feature 161 rooms and suites, a rooftop bar and an outdoor terrace, the perfect location for style-savvy locals and guests to enjoy sweeping cityscape views and a fabulous cocktail and culinary experience. The hotel will feature the W Lounge, the brand’s spin on the hotel lobby, along with several restaurants and bars and some ultra-modern event space. In addition, guests are invited to experience the indoor WET pool deck, FIT fitness center and AWAY Spa. Throughout the hotel, the brand’s unique Whatever/Whenever service is always available, delivering whatever they want, whenever they want it.</p> <p>W is a destination, more than a hotel. An iconic lifestyle brand, offering guests unprecedented insider access to a world of “Wow” through contemporary cool design, fashion, nightlife, celebrities, and entertainment.</p> <p> </p> <p>JOB SUMMARY </p> <p>Entry level management position that focuses on successfully accomplishing the daily objectives in the kitchen.  Assists in leading staff while personally assisting in all areas of the kitchen, including food production, purchasing and kitchen sanitation. Position contributes to ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. </p> <p>CANDIDATE PROFILE </p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED; 4 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.</li> </ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.</li> </ul> <p>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES </p> <p><strong>Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.</li> <li>Performs all duties of Culinary and related kitchen area employees in high demand times.</li> <li>Oversees production and preparation of culinary items.</li> <li>Ensures employees keep their work areas clean and sanitary.</li> <li>Works with Restaurant and Banquet departments to coordinate service and timing of events and meals.</li> <li>Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures.</li> <li>Strives to improve service performance.</li> <li>Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through.</li> <li>Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.</li> <li>Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.</li> <li>Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.</li> <li>Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.</li> <li>Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supporting Culinary Team Activities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supervises daily shift operations.</li> <li>Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.</li> <li>Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.</li> <li>Ensures completion of assigned duties.</li> <li>Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, giving feedback as needed.</li> <li>Handles employee questions and concerns.</li> <li>Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.</li> <li>Participates in an on-going employee recognition program.</li> <li>Conducts training when appropriate.</li> <li>Monitors employee's progress towards meeting performance expectations.</li> </ul> <p><br/> </p>