Join the opening culinary team at the brand-new AC Element Hotel Phoenix North- Norterra, a sophisticated property in the Marriott brand family, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen operations and deliver high-quality, European-inspired cuisine in a multi-outlet and banquet-driven environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new hotel opening, shape a modern kitchen environment, and grow your career with a leading hospitality management company.

What will you be doing?

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs.

What experience do you need?

Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Why do you want to work here?

Competitive pay  Great associate benefits including health insurance for both full time and part time employees Upbeat and positive work environment Career growth opportunities Hotel discounts