Spire Hospitality Looking for Sous Chef at Albuquerque, NM  Full Time

Job Overview: Train, supervise and work with all Chefs’ staff in order to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes in order to create quality food products.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all employees regarding efficient operation of kitchen.
* Select, train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
* Schedule culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
* Ensure proper receipt, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
* Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
* Supervise daily cleaning of walk-in and reach-in boxes for safety reasons.
* Maintain vacation schedule for proper staffing.
* Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.
* Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.
Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparations.
* Ability to read, write and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
* Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous basis.
* Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef or Engineering, for service.
* Performs other duties as requested, such as VIP parties and staff meetings.
Other Expectations:
* Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
* Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
* Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
* Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Associates who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
* All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

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We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!