Creative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sous Chef at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore Hotel assists the Executive Chef in planning menus, oversees food preparation, and upholds the highest standards of hygiene and food safety in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You will lead kitchen staff, manage inventory and costs, mentor employees, ensure consistent plating and presentation, and collaborate to refine recipes while delivering creative, high-quality meals for guests.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or kitchen manager.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques.
• Menu development and recipe creation experience.
• Understand kitchen hygiene and food safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage kitchen staff.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning and developing menus that reflect creativity and seasonal availability.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency meet hotel/restaurant standards.
• Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff to maintain high performance and teamwork.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to refine recipes and improve kitchen processes.
• Oversee plating and presentation to ensure consistency and quality in every dish served.
• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Control food cost and minimize waste.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals during service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu development

Food safety

Culinary techniques

Time management

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

The Sous Chef at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore Hotel assists the Executive Chef in planning menus, oversees food preparation, and upholds the highest standards of hygiene and food safety in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You will lead kitchen staff, manage inventory and costs, mentor employees, ensure consistent plating and presentation, and collaborate to refine recipes while delivering creative, high-quality meals for guests.