2nd Sous Chef – Fine Dining, Multi-Outlet Hotel

EmergencyMD; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warbler Hotel in New Orleans is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across Mildred's Restaurant & Bar, Cafe, rooftop Upstairs, and IRD. This role requires vision, team leadership, and a commitment to exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

You will oversee daily kitchen activities, mentor cooks, and uphold the standards of our fine dining program while collaborating with CureCo. and local partners to showcase New Orleans ingredients.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in serious fine dining or chef-driven restaurants.
• Experience in multi-outlet or hotel kitchens with strong banquets and IRD components.
• Culinary degree or equivalent background; staging or experience in recognized top-tier kitchens is a strong plus.
• Strong appreciation for dining food ways, and positive kitchen culture.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute service in the restaurant, ensuring each dish is plated to exact specifications and delivered at peak condition.
• Translate fine dining standards into the rooftop pool menu, private event offerings, and IRD so that every guest touchpoint reflects the same discipline and luxury.
• Lead tasting, refinement, and documentation of recipes and plating guides, building a codified system that supports consistency at a star-worthy level.

Skills

Fine dining mindset

Leadership

Menu development

Team management

Attention to detail

Cost discipline

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Margin Edge

Restaurant management software

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Warbler Hotel in New Orleans is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across Mildred's Restaurant & Bar, Cafe, rooftop Upstairs, and IRD. This role requires vision, team leadership, and a commitment to exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

You will oversee daily kitchen activities, mentor cooks, and uphold the standards of our fine dining program while collaborating with CureCo. and local partners to showcase New Orleans ingredients.