Creative Sous Chef — Hotel Banquets & Menu Development

The Barnett; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnett is a restored Art Deco hotel located in the Warehouse District in New Orleans, offering luxury dining through Brutto Americano and multiple outlets. The Sous Chef will support the Area Executive Chef in menu development, food specifications, and supervising culinary staff for restaurant, banquet, and event functions.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, five years in culinary roles, fluency in English (Spanish helpful), and the ability to manage food costs while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in culinary field or equivalent experience.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently; Spanish skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus for all hotel food outlets.
• Supervise cooks, line cooks, and kitchen assistants.
• Coordinate with catering and events for food production.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and cleanliness across kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary leadership

English fluency

Spanish helpful

Menu planning

Food cost control

Staff training & motivation

Kitchen math

Communication across departments

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Barnett is a restored Art Deco hotel located in the Warehouse District in New Orleans, offering luxury dining through Brutto Americano and multiple outlets. The Sous Chef will support the Area Executive Chef in menu development, food specifications, and supervising culinary staff for restaurant, banquet, and event functions.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, five years in culinary roles, fluency in English (Spanish helpful), and the ability to manage food costs while maintaining