Atlanta, GA, 30354

Skills:

The Executive Sous is responsible for the day to day operations of the culinary staff including but not limited to production, sanitation and training. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years in high volume. Hotel or resort background preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develops a food and beverage operating strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business strategy and leads its execution.
• Supervises daily food and beverage shift operation and ensures compliance with all policies, standards and procedures.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Develops and oversees an order and purchase supplies.
• Supervises an effective monthly self-inspection program.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Identifies opportunities to increase profits and create value by challenging existing processes, encourages innovation and drives necessary change.
• Ensures that regular, on-going communication occurs in all areas of food and beverage (e.g., pre-meal briefings, staff meetings, culinary team).
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with direct reports and entire food & beverage team.
• Ensures direct reports do the same for their team.
• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Stays aware of market trends and introduces new food and beverage products to meet or exceed customer expectations, generate increased revenue and ensure a competitive position in the market.