Job Description

Renaissance Framingham Hotel is seeking an experienced and professional Sous Chef to join our team, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. Successful candidates will possess the culinary and managerial skills that play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests' experience. If you are ready to contribute your talents to a company that is growing rapidly, we need to hear from you. Prior experience is highly desirable.

Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, a Colwen Hotels property, is a fully reimagined, castle-inspired destination featuring newly renovated guestrooms, elevated event spaces, and three vibrant dining outlets. Join our team and be part of an exciting new chapter as we bring this refreshed hotel experience to life for every guest.

Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward-thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 49 hotels in our portfolio operating across 9 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities.

  General Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef /management in overall kitchen operations ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
• Assist in the planning, organizing, directing and control of the kitchen operation and administration
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
• Oversee and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation
• Assist the Executive Chef/management in hiring, training, supervising and scheduling associates
• Participate in performance management reviews
• Create and implement new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Document and train new menu items /create use records based on recipes
• Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with productivity standards, costs controls and forecast
• Continuous analysis of labor and food cost to meet/exceed budget
• Work the kitchen line as needed
• Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen
• Order food as needed or as directed by Executive Chef/management
• Maintain proper function kitchen and equipment
• Ensure kitchen and equipment cleanliness
• Preparation of food as per Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
• Ensure recipes are properly prepared per standard while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
• Schedule and receive food deliveries, check deliveries for product quality and quantity
• Ensure that received food products are high quality, stored properly and are rotated FIFO
• Attend all hotel meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 years food and beverage experience (hotel experience preferred)
• 2+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable
• Proven track record in social and corporate catering
• Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and application
• Strong Leader of people
• Remain calm and clearheaded under stressful situations, communicate calmly under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Ability to learn new computer software programs and operate POS system
• Willingness to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation:

Salary Range: $65,000 - $68,000

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V

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