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Hotel Leveque

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

First Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef and F&B team to elevate guest experiences across hotel culinary operations. This role focuses on menu development, productivity, and cost controls within a multi-service hotel context.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in culinary roles, strong leadership, and proficiency in basic office tools. The position supports career growth toward executive chef roles and involves collaboration with hotel departments to deliver

Qualifications

  • Five or more years progressive culinary experience required.
  • Background in culinary technique related to hotel F&B concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Be a key partner with the Executive Chef and F&B Management for guest experience excellence.
  • Coach and mentor your team on skill development, technique, and menu execution.
  • Participate in recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, and motivation of culinary staff.

Skills

Culinary expertise
Menu planning
Team leadership
English proficiency
Basic math
Excel
Word

Tools

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Job description

First Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef and F&B team to elevate guest experiences across hotel culinary operations. This role focuses on menu development, productivity, and cost controls within a multi-service hotel context.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in culinary roles, strong leadership, and proficiency in basic office tools. The position supports career growth toward executive chef roles and involves collaboration with hotel departments to deliver

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