Sous Chef

Hotel AKA Alexandria is seeking talented Sous Chef to lead the culinary team!

The Sous Chef will support the AKA brand culinary efforts to create, organize, implement, and manage the banquets and events of the Food & Beverage department and actively participate in all food production in these areas, with particular emphasis on team member management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in production of all food items necessary for operation.
• Assist Brand Culinary Leadership to plan and direct all functions of the Food & Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation and AKA Standards.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest produce, meat, fish, and other ingredients in the preparation of food products, and adheres to sanitation and food handling expectations.
• Assigns in detail, specific duties to all banquet kitchen colleagues; monitors these tasks and team member schedules, including developing new products of banquet menus.
• Responsible for scheduling and labor management for all banquet kitchen team members.
• Regularly review, evaluate, and respond to customer satisfaction and/or dissatisfaction of banquets/events; recommend new operating standards to when applicable.
• Train, supervise, develop, discipline, counsel and evaluate kitchen team members according to hotel and AKA Standards.
• Involved in recruiting and interviewing kitchen team members.
• Involved in communications to FOH team members pre-service meetings and audit pre-service line checks daily.
• Participates in monthly inventory of all dry goods, produce, proteins, etc.
• Attend mandatory meetings and contribute to these meetings in a professionally effective manner; regularly communicate with all colleagues.
• Participate in community public relations for the hotel.
• Utilize computer equipment to analyze forecast, cost, and revenue reports and make decisions based on that information to ensure departmental profitability.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Ensures staff is compliant with uniform and grooming standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Brand Culinary Leadership or other superiors.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics and act as a role model for staff members.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate required. College degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a senior Sous Chef or Lead Chef role in a full-service chef-driven restaurant. Previous hotel experience is a plus.
• Food handler certification required and CPR Certification is beneficial.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing in order to prepare official memorandum and correspondence as well as provide clear and meaningful instructions, guidance and counseling to all colleagues.
• Advanced knowledge of food and beverage operations including foods, beverages, supervisory practices and philosophy, service techniques, kitchen operation and guest interaction.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Our Team Members enjoy very generous PTO; Health; Dental; Vision and 401(k) benefit plans. We recognize and promote top performers because we know that our success is due to your achievements.

AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences is a part of Korman Communities, a family owned and operated company, we consider our Team Members the most important asset. With over 100 years of history and experience behind us we’re always looking for Team Members ready to join our family. Grow with us!

Hotel AKA Alexandria & AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences:

Hotel AKA Alexandria brings a new level of style and sophistication to Old Town, a charming historic destination known for its boutique shopping, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Designed by world-renowned architect and designer Piero Lissoni, this tranquil urban retreat enhances your stay in Alexandria, Virginia — just 20 minutes from Washington, D.C. and a short 10-minute drive from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

AKA balances the style and hospitality of an intimate hotel with the space and comfort of an elegantly appointed luxury apartment. Specializing in short and long term stays, AKA stands for exclusive locations, contemporary design and exceptional business, fitness and lifestyle services.