Creative Sous Chef: Lead Menus & Mentor Cooks

J W Marriott; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

J W Marriott in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Sous Chef to oversee culinary production across assigned stations, collaborate with Room Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menus and current trends, and maintain high standards of food safety and service.

The role requires leadership, menu development, and the ability to train and coach kitchen staff while managing costs and quality in a fast-paced property-wide operation.

Qualifications

• Education: Culinary Arts degree or similar program.
• Experience: 3+ years in restaurant food preparation; 2+ years in a senior role.
• Skills: strong culinary knowledge, leadership, creativity, operations, food safety, communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items to established standards and station duties.
• Supervise cooks, production, and stewarding teams in chef absence.
• Mentor and motivate line cooks for growth and performance.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, attendance, inventory, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff training

Kitchen operations

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Time management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

J W Marriott in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Sous Chef to oversee culinary production across assigned stations, collaborate with Room Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menus and current trends, and maintain high standards of food safety and service.

The role requires leadership, menu development, and the ability to train and coach kitchen staff while managing costs and quality in a fast-paced property-wide operation.