Creative Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader

Azul Hospitality Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Azul Hospitality Group is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to direct food preparation and supervision across all outlets and banquets at the Detroit property. You will lead cooks and stewards, develop menus, and drive food quality, cost control, and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have five years of chef experience, culinary schooling, and wine pairing knowledge. You will train staff, manage inventories, and collaborate with executive leadership to maintain product

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Minimum of two years of culinary schooling preferred.
• Five years' chef experience with knowledge of international and domestic dishes.
• Extensive knowledge of wine pairing.
• Certification as Chef or Certified Master Chef required.

Responsibilities

• Direct food preparation, production and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of lead cooks, line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards.
• Lead menu development and implement new items.
• Manage food costs and budget compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide staff training and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary schooling (2 years)

Tools

MS Office

PMS

POS

PBX

Key system

Job description

Azul Hospitality Group is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to direct food preparation and supervision across all outlets and banquets at the Detroit property. You will lead cooks and stewards, develop menus, and drive food quality, cost control, and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have five years of chef experience, culinary schooling, and wine pairing knowledge. You will train staff, manage inventories, and collaborate with executive leadership to maintain product