Creative Sous Chef & Kitchen Team Leader

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Salt Lake City is seeking a Sous Chef with at least 2 years in a high-volume, full-service restaurant to lead and support kitchen operations.

You will supervise production, assist cooks, manage staffing, training, and ensure compliance with health regulations while maintaining food quality and cost controls.

This role requires flexible scheduling, culinary arts or hospitality degree preferred, and certifications; teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification and Alcohol Awareness Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of health regulations and food quality standards.
• Strong proficiency with common restaurant software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food production at all stations; assist cooks and expedite when needed.
• Lead kitchen in Executive Chef's absence; handle issues and menu design input.
• Prepare paperwork, forms, reports, and schedules in an organized manner.
• Interview and hire staff; plan, assign, direct work; evaluate performance.
• Identify staff development needs and provide necessary training.
• Assist in filling open positions with qualified applicants.
• Order and stock supplies; verify correct counts and conditions.
• Maintain labor costs and control overtime; track food costs.
• Ensure timely food production and service.
• Participate in daily line-ups and training meetings.
• Help achieve financial targets while maintaining food quality.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness across pantry, line, prep, and walk-in.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Flexible schedule

Microsoft Office Suite

Restaurant POS system

Inventory management software

Procurement software

Payroll software

Timekeeping software

Accounting software

Read recipes and standards

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality Management degree

Food Handler Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Restaurant POS system

Inventory management software

Procurement software

Payroll software

Timekeeping software

Accounting software

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Salt Lake City is seeking a Sous Chef with at least 2 years in a high-volume, full-service restaurant to lead and support kitchen operations.

You will supervise production, assist cooks, manage staffing, training, and ensure compliance with health regulations while maintaining food quality and cost controls.

This role requires flexible scheduling, culinary arts or hospitality degree preferred, and certifications; teamwork and communication are essential.