Culinary Leader & Guest-Experience Sous Chef

Virgin-Hotel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels in Dallas seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, guest-focused kitchen across hotel dining and events. You will mentor cooks, ensure consistency, and protect brand standards during service.

You must be passionate about local cuisine, have strong leadership and communication skills, and manage schedules, food cost, and safety compliance. This role requires presence on the kitchen floor and collaboration with hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume operation.
• Strong communication with FOH/BOH and service staff.
• Proven ability to train and develop staff and maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Train staff continuously, monitor training, and develop new team members.
• Coordinate floor flow and guest service with hotel departments.
• Lead during service to manage guest experience and staff performance.
• Schedule labor, manage inventories, and uphold Virgin standards.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Virgin Hotels in Dallas seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, guest-focused kitchen across hotel dining and events. You will mentor cooks, ensure consistency, and protect brand standards during service.

You must be passionate about local cuisine, have strong leadership and communication skills, and manage schedules, food cost, and safety compliance. This role requires presence on the kitchen floor and collaboration with hotel operations.