Job Description

Located in the heart of downtown York, the beautifully restored Yorktowne Hotel is the perfect destination for visitors, art and history enthusiasts, and your next special event. Known as the “Cornerstone of York” since 1925, this Grand Hotel in York, PA, combines rich history with a modern touch. The Yorktowne Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our vibrant culinary team. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, guide the culinary staff, maintain high-quality standards, assist with menu creation, manage food costs, and support the Executive Chef as needed. Responsibilities:

• Assigning tasks to cooks, monitoring their performance, and providing training and guidance.
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared according to recipes, with proper presentation and consistency.
• Collaborating with the head chef to create new menu items, test recipes, and adjust existing dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
• Managing food inventory, minimizing waste, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including scheduling staff, managing station rotations, and coordinating food orders.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment and adhering to food safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in various cooking techniques, knife skills, and the ability to prepare complex dishes.
• Effectively managing and motivating a team of cooks.
• Clear and concise communication with both kitchen staff and other departments.
• Ensuring consistency and high-quality presentation in all dishes.
• Maintaining composure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing demands and menu variations.

About Company: Built in 1925, the Yorktowne Hotel has been a cornerstone of downtown York and embodies a sense of progressiveness and momentum that characterizes a city on the move, during its original opening and current environment. Find us in the center of York, a short walk from the many dining options of Restaurant Row and Central Market House. We are a five-minute walk from The Appell Center for Performing Arts and PeoplesBank Park is half a mile away.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs