General Job Requirements:
Gurney's Newport offers 257 guestrooms and more event space than any other property in Newport. Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina is a popular destination for all sorts of stylish business and social gatherings, as well as truly memorable weddings. Our expansive grounds offer 360-degree water views, providing an ideal setting for our fine restaurant overlooking Newport Harbor, lounge with wraparound deck, full-service spa, and outdoor saltwater pool.
The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in organizing and overseeing the kitchen and its staff and maintain compliance to LDV/Gurneys policies and procedures. Also, to assist in maintaining cost management structures around food costs and preparation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the hiring and training of staff members. Provide coverage to all stations as needed
- Coach, counsel and develop Kitchen staff
- Maintain and develop recipes set forth by Executive Chef
- Create and organize all recipes in a professional manner
- Effectively organize tasting for menu changes with Executive Chef/F&B Director
- Write clear cooking procedures and a photo log of each dish
- Ensure consistency of recipe in the restaurant
- Manage Food Cost and Labor Cost in keeping with approved budgets and resort occupancy
- Controlling and lowering Food Cost and Labor Cost.
- Track invoices for billing
- File monthly DSR Reports
- Maintain monthly meetings with staff
- Create policy and procedures for all cooks to maintain
- Execute Special Event Menus
- Participate in charity events for LDV Hospitality and Gurneys, as needed
- Maintain the LDV/Gurneys standards for Service & Quality
- Actively participate in weekly F&B Meeting
- Update managers on occurrences in Training and Policies
- Ensure that impeccable standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the operation
- Uses LDV and Gurney’s standards of engagement for all service techniques
- Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact, respectable conversation and smiling
- Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
- Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by the Board of Health
- Performs other related activities as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- High School education required; college degree preferred
- Department of Health Managers Certificate, applicable per Location
- Three to five years’ previous experience preferred
- Strong organizational and verbal communication skills; strong customer service background
- Ability to have a friendly disposition for guest relations
- Appropriately groomed for direct engagement with clientele
- Will be exposed to various environmental conditions such as cold due to refrigeration or heat due to hot surfaces or espresso machines
- Exposure to some chemicals
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to sit, stand and bend would be required
Benefits:
Competitive Rates Opportunity for Advancement Fun and beautiful work environment Employee Meals Employee Discounts (Position may qualify for additional compensation/benefits)
To Apply:
Email resume to: Jason.Rubin@GurneysResorts.com
Apply online at: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/PPC3692.careers?rnd=ALH&JobsSearch=1
By mail or in person at: 1 Goat Island Road, Newport RI 02840