Dynamic Sous Chef — Multi-Outlet Hotel Kitchen Leader

QUEENSIDE HOSPITALITY LLC; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Marriott associate travel discounts

Professional-development and career-op

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Garnet Hotels is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to support culinary operations at our dual-brand Marriott property in Matteson, Illinois. The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in managing the Applebees kitchen, Delta Hotels café, in-room dining, banquet and catering operations, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites breakfast program.

The ideal candidate is an organized culinary leader with strong production, banquet, food-safety, and team-development experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in a hotel, resort, full-service restaurant, or high-volume operation.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Banquet and catering production experience.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations.
• Lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and coach culinary associates.
• Coordinate food production for Applebees, café service, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and breakfast.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with culinary execution for meetings, weddings, corporate events, and social functions.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, consistency, and waste.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and FIFO product rotation.
• Maintain labeling, storage, and temperature records.
• Help manage food and labor costs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety regulations, ServSafe standards, and HACCP procedures.
• Support promotions, seasonal menus, and special events.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Garnet Hotels is seeking an experienced and hands-on Sous Chef to support culinary operations at our dual-brand Marriott property in Matteson, Illinois. The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in managing the Applebees kitchen, Delta Hotels café, in-room dining, banquet and catering operations, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites breakfast program.

The ideal candidate is an organized culinary leader with strong production, banquet, food-safety, and team-development experience.