Sous Chef - Arlo Hotels : Job Details

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is now actively seeking a dynamic Sous Chef. Are you someone who is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so, keep on reading! Here at Arlo, we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more.

Known for its colorful murals, art deco, hip vibe, and Miami's best nightlife scene, Wynwood is the city's most vibrant district and is home to Arlo Hotels' latest property.

Launching its fifth hotel in the portfolio, Arlo continues to break ground, literally and figuratively, with the first hotel in the Wynwood district. The 217-room property, located at 2217 NW Miami Court, opened in November 2022. The hotel consists of 9 floors including a Penthouse suite, a spectacular rooftop pool with an outdoor bar, lounge chairs, and four cabanas serving 360 views. The ground floor consists of a lobby lounge, retail shelves, grab and go bodega, as well as a full-service counter lobby bar and restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating.

The Sous Chef is one of the most important jobs in a kitchen. They should have an extensive knowledge of all dishes on the menu and be able to coordinate all culinary teams while ensuring cooks are meeting the Chef's standards of cleanliness, punctuality, food quality, and standard operating procedures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Must be able to work every station on the line and adhere to the same standards as the line cooks.
• In charge of Department of Health and temperature check lists three times daily.
• Overseeing and driving their workgroup's production and/or service.
• Interviewing candidates for their workgroup along with Executive Sous Chef.
• Evaluating while working with kitchen trials.
• Training of their workgroup.
• Verify all employees are properly adhering to timekeeping standards.
• Organize all prop lists for their workgroup.
• Maintenance of an inventory type.
• Monitor and correct schedule if overtime is approaching for their workgroup.
• Assist chef in biannual employee evaluations in their workgroup.
• Execution of banquets/events during their service and assist with pastry as needed.
• Review any equipment issues and record in maintenance log.
• Expedite their workgroup's service.
• Work with the Executive Sous Chef to create new menu items to present to the Executive Chef.
• Monitoring and updating all Department of Health and temperature logs.
• Complete daily walk-through to verify all health department best practices are being followed and all items are to temp.
• Complete daily line checks prior to service to verify all recipes are to standard and all stations are properly stocked with their workgroup.
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handler's permit.
• Uphold all People Services best practices as it pertains to coaching, counseling, disciplinary, hiring, and terminations.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all Arlo Hotels policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Act as an ambassador to Arlo Hotels Culture.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 10+ years of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Must have 2 years of management experience.
• Must be proficient in the English language (both speaking and writing).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus.

Knowledge:

• Must have great knife skills in all butchery and knife cuts of any kind.
• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of a professional kitchen.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Department of Health's codes and regulations.

Certifications:

• ServSafe certificate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.