Job Number 24082407

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Epicurean Hotel Autograph Collection, 1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

JOB SUMMARY

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes.

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredient to our recipe.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing the kitchen for a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all of the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

What you have * *

• Minimum two years’ experience working in kitchens, while in a leadership position. 

• Working knowledge of food, recipes, and different cuisine types

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally

• Excellent customer service skills

• Experience in using kitchen tools and appliances, including but not limited to knives, mixers, slicers, blenders, etc.

• Servsafe certificate, or ability to attain or renew certification.

• Prior experience in ordering produce, dry goods, proteins, and other kitchen products

• Ability to work in high pace and high pressure environment while ensuring quality of ones own work as well as others

• Strong passion for cooking and making amazing food.

• Highschool degree, equivalent, or higher

What you’ll do * *

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with the day to day management of kitchen staff

• Basic to advanced food preparation and butchery, to include preparation of vegetables, stocks, sauces, and proteins.

• Expedite meal services to bring the food and flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room.

• Train and coach kitchen staff to develop their cooking skills and broaden their Food and Beverage knowledge.

• Place orders for produce, proteins, dry goods, and other kitchen products, while mindfully being aware of kitchen budget

• Demonstration cooking – assisting chef and guest chefs with presentations.

• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel and restaurant in everything you do.

• Assist with banquet prep, set up, execution, and plate ups, all to chef’s standards.

• Lead and partake in the upkeep of entire kitchen space, including dish washing, organization of all food storage areas, cleaning of cooking line, etc.

• Other necessary duties as assigned by reasonably assigned by manager.

Benefits * *

Full-time Associate Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

Part-time Associate Benefits

All above listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

Mental Demands * *

• Make sound judgments quickly.

• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines.

• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others. 

• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community. 

• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality. 

• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations. 

• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary. 

Mainsail Lodging & Development is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Mainsail’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Mainsail Lodging & Development maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Marriott Hotels employee family & friends lodging, food and beverage and spa discounts.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.