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Royal Kona Resort located on the beautiful Kona coast is family-owned and operated. The resort sits ocean front on eleven acres and offers 430 guestrooms across the Bay, Ali`i and Lagoon towers. The owners take a tremendous amount of pride in cultivating a hospitable environment that treats guests and associates like family. A high percentage of our guests are repeat guests who continue to choose the Royal Kona Resort as their number one vacation destination.
The Culinary Department provides exceptional dining experiences for all guests and visitors. The Sous Chef manages daily kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef. This position will assist with menu preparation, ensure product freshness through proper ordering and inventory, and oversee staff performance and development to consistently achieve high food quality and presentation. The Sous Chef will maintain high levels of safety, sanitation, and execution to obtain guest satisfaction.
The role of Sous Chef can provide you with:
- The opportunity to make direct impact on the guest experience.
- The opportunity to work alongside a diverse team.
- The autonomy to build team knowledge and skill set through training initiatives.
A typical day for the Sous Chef may include the following responsibilities:
- Allocating labor and prioritizing tasks to efficiently deliver service and accommodate fluctuating business levels.
- Engaging staff through the following means: open and efficient communication; providing tools and information required to effectively perform job functions; ensuring reasonable workload; and creating opportunities for fun and creativity.
- Monitoring productivity and quality results throughout the day and providing support where needed.
- Managing food cost through effective controls including purchasing, storage, and use.
- Maintaining sanitation and preventative maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment.
Royal Kona Resort might be a great match for you if:
- You are seeking a fast-paced environment, with high business volume, that provides the opportunity to be active on a regular basis.
- Creating memorable experiences is a passion of yours---hospitality is our life!
- You enjoy interacting with diverse people, we host guests from all over the world and our employees are just as diverse.
- You do not shy away from resolving problems and like the challenge of turning potential issues into an enjoyable dining experience.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be able to forecast, plan and manage all culinary objectives under the direction of the Executive Chef, to collectively meet the goal of maximizing sales and revenue through customer satisfaction and employee engagement. The ideal candidate has a combination of education and on-the-job experience which equates to a minimum of five years in culinary management. Managerial experience in a hotel restaurant or equivalent setting with union labor relations is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- The ability to speak, read and write proficiently in the English language.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and the ability to operate Birchstreet purchasing software.
- Strategic management skills including effective multi-tasking ability to oversee multiple positions and job tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills through various methods including phone etiquette and proficient written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of culinary industry practices and trends.
- TB clearance and valid Drivers License required.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- As a condition of employment, candidate must be able to satisfy all pre-employment screenings including criminal background check, drug screening and personal and professional references.
Benefits
Royal Kona Resort offers a competitive benefit package including medical, drug dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents; paid leave accrual benefits; observed holiday benefits; life insurance coverage; and retirement savings plan participation. All benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Royal Kona Resort
