Senior Sous Chef

Lyle takes the best of home and then makes it even better. It is somewhere you can make your own, be cared for and always feel welcome. Whether youre a proud Washingtonian or a guest in our capital city, youll unwind in complete comfort throughout your time with us. However, that comfort is never at the expense of a style that is unique to Lyle: beyond the expected, but never over the top. Description of the Role The Senior Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Chef de Cuisine for overall kitchen operation, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration. The Senior Sous Chef will also exhibit culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related function. They will assist in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.They will work closely with the other leaders to promote the company's culture, mission and philosophy. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Able to make recommendations to the Chef de Cuisines regarding succession planning. To be aware of all financial budgets and goals. To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience. Ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly. Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hotel occupancy and function forecasts. Ensure that associate meals and associate dining services are of a consistently high standard. Ensure that chefs are always in clean tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view. Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safety and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained. Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated. Ensure that the Departments overall operational budgets are strictly adhered too. Ensure that the culinary department adheres to all company and hotel policies and procedures. Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines. Ensure that meetings are well planned, and results orientated. Creative menu planning and correct food preparation for each outlet including banquets. To work in close conjunction with the Food and Beverage Managers and respective & teams, to create a yearly marketing Plan for the outlet. Ensure that all relevant banquet set-ups are prepared ahead of guests arrival and in adherence with hotel standards. Be aware of new items, which are introduced onto the market and keep up with the lasted product trends. To fully understand the market needs and desires for each outlet and ensure that the menus are developed to reflect those needs. To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned. To manage associates fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all culinary associates. To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all associates. To frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation. To Ensure that all food products received into the hotel are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly. Responsible for the supervision of all cooks and their activities within the culinary department. Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given. To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required. Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy. Salary Range: 75K-80K Benefits At Lyle Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees) 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates Lore Group Friend and Family Rates 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary Employee Assistance Program Referral Incentive 401K with 5% Match Training and Development Programs Additional perks via United Healthcare Complimentary Employee Meals Employee Recognition programs Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions. Location: Washington, DC Our properties are widely celebrated for their thoughtful design, interesting use of space, engaging restaurants, award-winning bars and the passion of our people. We are passionate about our people and are committed to training, developing, mentoring, and coaching a world-class team to deliver memorable experiences for our guests. As a small, independent group, we are able to offer a personalised career progression on a global stage, with many of our team members having been able to move to our European and American properties, and vice versa, expanding their roles, careers and experiences. We prefer to promote and transfer within our group whenever possible, backed up by tailored training using internal and external resources. We firmly believe our future leaders are alongside us. Click here to discover stories below from Lore Group team members across Amsterdam, London, Washington DC and our group office in London.