Creative Sous Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Menus

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Free room nights

Free parking

Paid Time Off

Headspace wellbeing

Job summary

Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston seeks a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and drive culinary excellence across the kitchen team. You’ll monitor daily operations, guide staff, and ensure the guest experience aligns with Hyatt brand standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, cost control, safety, and sanitation, with opportunities to collaborate on special events and improve operations.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Hotel culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Assume liaison between culinary division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and advise on preparation and cooking of various items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items adhering to brand standards.
• Plan and coordinate special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Lead and coach the team towards exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Financial management

Customer service

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston seeks a passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and drive culinary excellence across the kitchen team. You’ll monitor daily operations, guide staff, and ensure the guest experience aligns with Hyatt brand standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, cost control, safety, and sanitation, with opportunities to collaborate on special events and improve operations.