Sous Chef

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visitwww.choicehotels.com.

The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

We're looking for a high-quality leader in the kitchen who gets along great with people from all walks of life and excels in fast paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Help lead a team of kitchen employees in a fast-paced environment in the heart of downtown Salt Lake.
• Work with the leaders in other departments to help create strategies for success through employee engagement and guest satisfaction.
• Maintains current and seasonal recipes for menu items
• Familiar with and enforces food safety and health guidelines
• Relays feedback of kitchen employees to department manager
• Provides input for creation of banquet, restaurant, and bar menus
• Completes daily food production sheets and other reports
• Checks all stations to ensure proper setup, cleaning, and take down before and after each shift.
• Provide employees with coaching and counseling to help them succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Analyze business forecasts and maximize productivity by adjusting scheduling.
• Prepares and inspects food to maintain quality standards
• Assists in regular inventories of kitchen, restaurant, and lounge supplies
• Coordinate with the Sales, Catering, and Front Office departments to help provide flawless service to guests.
• Help recruit, hire and retain front office staff.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of local health and safety regulations
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Four years progressive experience in high-volume kitchen
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule; long hours are sometimes required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create positive response to all situations
• Food handlers permits.

Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.