Sous Chef - Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Job description

The Tempo New York Times Square is looking for a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Our stylish 661-room hotel is in Times Square, steps from restaurants, shops, and Broadway theaters. Dining venues include a restaurant with menu items “fit for fueling for the day ahead”, a bar and lounge offering small plates with craft beverages, and an outdoor dining terrace overlooking Times Square. Ideal candidate has a culinary background in a hotel setting (and unionized work environment) and at least one year of lead cook/supervisor experience. 

Shift: Full availability is needed for this position  

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

·  Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
·  Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
·  Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
·  Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
·  Flexible shifts and days off
·  Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
·  Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
·  401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What will I be doing?

As Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
·  Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed
·  Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
·  Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward

The Tempo New York Times Square is looking for a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Our stylish 661-room hotel is in Times Square, steps from restaurants, shops, and Broadway theaters. Dining venues include a restaurant with menu items “fit for fueling for the day ahead”, a bar and lounge offering small plates with craft beverages, and an outdoor dining terrace overlooking Times Square. Ideal candidate has a culinary background in a hotel setting (and unionized work environment) and at least one year of lead cook/supervisor experience. 

Shift: Full availability is needed for this position  

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

·  Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
·  Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
·  Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
·  Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
·  Flexible shifts and days off
·  Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
·  Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
·  401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What will I be doing?

As Sous Chef, you would be responsible for assisting with the direction and oversight of all culinary operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, a Sous Chef would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of all hotel meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
·  Create and implement menu selections for special banquet themes and events based on current food trends and regional tastes in partnership with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, as needed
·  Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
·  Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling and assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward