Sous Chef
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Required Years of Experience:3 years

Job Details

Sous Chef

Food & Beverage

The RoleThe Sous Chef is responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by developing, overseeing, supervising, and leading the kitchen team at our newest property, The Seeker. As the Sous Chef, you will work closely with James Beard Award-winning celebrity Chef Stephan Pyles, a 5th generation Texan and founding father of Southwestern Cuisine,to maximize revenues and profits while maintaining superior standards and integrity of our food program throughout the property.

Responsibilities of this leadership role include ensuring successful kitchen operations, developing and motivating back-of-house (BOH) staff, managing budgeted targets, overseeing a seasonal, delicious, and sanitary culinary program, as well as creating a vibrant culture of hospitality. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Restaurant General Manager, and Chef Pyles to develop innovative, regionally inspired menus and dishes that reflect the brand ethos of Life House Hotels.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily department and team activities effectively.
• Coordinate menu planning and implementation.
• Maintain and improve food standards and presentation.
• Organize cost-effective and hygienic food production.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and discipline of the kitchen team.
• Improve operational efficiency without compromising service quality.
• Control food and labor costs.
• Provide leadership support, coaching, and recognition to team members.
• Supervise kitchen personnel and ensure timely food production.
• Uphold hospitality standards, resolve guest complaints, and comply with regulations.

Ideal Candidate

• Working knowledge of kitchens and restaurant operations.
• Hardworking with a keen attention to detail.
• Positive “can-do” attitude.
• Experience in multitasking.
• Genuine desire to be helpful; able to assist other departments when necessary.
• Works cooperatively with others in all situations.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and people skills.
• Professional and self-driven.
• Passionate about hospitality, service, food, and beverage.

Physical RequirementsWhile performing the required duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements & Experience

• Expertise in restaurant operations with comprehensive knowledge of internal departments.
• Mastery of various culinary styles and proficiency in all line-level cooking stations.
• Maintains a consistently high level of personal appearance and hygiene.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and late hours.
• Punctuality is a must; ability to report to work on time as scheduled.
• Endurance for extended periods of standing and/or walking.
• Demonstrates a guest-responsive culture with exceptional service as the top priority.
• Attentive, accountable, highly organized, and adept at planning multiple activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including phone etiquette.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor and excels in team collaboration, providing lateral service as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• An environment that encourages initiative, leadership, and continuous improvement
• Working with highly talented people who are extremely passionate about their craft
• Leadership and professional development growth opportunities

Other DutiesThis job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change based on changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the team members, and the job description will be amended accordingly. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.

About Life HospitalityInterstate Inn is managed by Life Hospitality, the hotel management arm of Life House – an operations, branding, and software company with a mission to make travel more accessible by making hotels easier to operate and more profitable with tech-enabled, best-in-class operations. We approach operations with a tech-driven mindset. From hotel operations to food and beverage, we provide tools and resources to run your hotel most efficiently, allowing you to focus on what matters most: the guest experience. We manage a portfolio of over 50 hotels across the U.S. and Mexico, with plans to grow to 50+ in 2024. You can find all Life Hospitality openings at Life Hospitality Careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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