Hotel Overview

The Delta Hotels by Marriott at the Reed Conference Center is a beautiful, contemporary 149 room Full-Service hotel with 30k square feet of meeting space that has been renovated and revitalized in 2022. The hotel is under new management and proudly managed by DePalma Hotels & Resorts.

The hotel is designed for the modern traveler in a relaxing haven near the area's most compelling attractions. We are only steps away from the Reed Conference Center boasting 30k square feet of event facilities and outdoor meeting venues amid beautifully landscaped grounds. We are only minutes away from great dining, entertainment and professional sports in Bricktown, Oklahoma City. We are close to the following area attractions:

• Downtown Oklahoma City
• Tinker AFB
• Bricktown Entertainment District
• Chesapeake Energy Arena
• Will Rogers World Airport
• Paycom Center
• Chocktaw Casino

Visit our hotel website at https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/okcdm-delta-hotels-midwest-city-at-the-reed-conference-center/overview/

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Sous Chef to join our exceptional team at a competitive pay rate ($45-50k/Yr DOE) including benefits (PTO, Vacation, Holiday and Health Insurance) for Full-Time associates.

The Sous Chef’s responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of the hotel’s food production, while maintaining profitable F&B operations and high-quality products and service levels. The Sous Chef is expected to provide training for all staff, meet corporate quality standards, establish and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.
• Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Develops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Establishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Manages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.
• Provides direction for menu development.
• Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.
• Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.
• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2 year degree and 3 or more years of related experience; or a 4 year degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Previous supervisor responsibility is required.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.

Apply Today

To become part of our exceptional team, interested candidates may apply by sending a resume online for consideration or come visit us and fill out an application Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm at:

Delta Hotels by Marriott at Reed Conference Center - Midwest City

5750 Will Rogers Rd

Midwest City, OK 73110

About DePalma Hotels & Resorts

DePalma Hotels & Resorts specializes in hotel operations, turnarounds and new hotel development for independent hotel owners, portfolio investment groups and national financial institutions from limited service to extended stay to full service convention hotels and resorts. We have demonstrated lasting success as a national hotel management company for over 30 years through unique strategies developed and refined by an exceptional industry leading team of talented hospitality professionals. In fact, we are one of the longest serving management companies in Texas and the United States. You simply can’t find that type of hotel management expertise anywhere else.

Hospitality is our passion!

Hospitality management is much more than just a job to us. It is a passion and a calling for those who want to create positive experiences and memories for others. It is about being the one that will go that extra mile that turns a good experience into a great experience. Of course, you never do this alone and you will have the opportunity to work with a great team in an inspirational and fun working environment. There are very few careers more rewarding than one that allows you to make everyone who walks through your doors feel valued and appreciated.

Join our Team!

If you are passionate about hospitality and looking for a rewarding long-term career with unlimited potential for personal and professional development, then look no further and apply to one of our open positions.

For more information about DePalma Hotels & Resorts please visit our company website at www.depalmahotels.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Hotel
• Upscale casual restaurant

Experience:

• Culinary: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Banquet: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hotel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marriott: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Chef: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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