Executive Sous Chef

Mokara Hotel and Spa

The Mokara Hotel & Spa, a relaxing retreat on San Antonio’s world-famous Riverwalk is just steps from all the action yet worlds away. Mokara has a long-standing history of excellence. As the only four-star hotel in San Antonio, Mokara is the first choice for sophisticated travelers. Be a part of an attentive staff by making our guest stays a memorable one.

The Mokara Hotel & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Mokara Hotel & Spa may be your perfect match.

To provide technical assistance to the Executive Chef and ensure efficient, effective operation of the kitchen and food production outlets.

• Responsible for the execution of all Omni Hotel and company policies/procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls
• To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e. food cost/payroll/etc. When agreed, control all overheads/achieve food cost budget throughout the oncoming year/report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action
• Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen
• Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.
• To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items
• Work closely with the storeroom manager and food and beverage controller to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items
• To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers
• Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained
• Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance

• Customer Service, prior admin experience preferred
• Associate's degree or higher preferred in Culinary Arts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi or similar programs.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Clear, positive, energetic communication skills
• Minimum 5 years at an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef level management position of a 4 star establishment or higher
• Must have an unexpired Serv Safe certification
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per day
• Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays

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