Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Kimpton, you'll run both commercial and private kitchens, leading daily operations and supporting the Executive Chef. You'll use your managerial, communication, and leadership skills to build menus, design recipes, and lead kitchen employees. You'll participate in service education and track inventory, ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include building menus, leading kitchen employees, tracking inventory, and ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently. You'll also participate in service education, including line-ups, menu meetings, and new staff training programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We're looking for someone with 2 years of experience in a similar role, a degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, and Food Handler Certification. You'll need to be able to manage a team, handle multiple priorities, and learn financial and business metrics. You'll also need to be passionate about the hospitality industry and have excellent knife skills and product knowledge.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management
• Food Handler Certification
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary arts, oenology, pastry, banquet, in-room dining, and management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software experience, payroll and timekeeping software, business and accounting software

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Excellent knife skills and product knowledge
• Passion for the hospitality industry and a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team