Emerging Sous Chef: Lead Prep & Plating

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a kitchen lead to manage daily food production, uphold quality, and deliver professional service in a bustling hotel kitchen.

You will supervise prep, coordinate orders, and mentor teammates while maintaining sanitation, safety, and cost controls. A flexible schedule and strong communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related or supportive kitchen experience.
• Expertise in food quality, presentation, and preparation.
• Strong time management and organization for high-quality production.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated and flexible with initiative.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Food Handler Certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and coordinate food orders, supervise prep and cooking.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and plating techniques.
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with scheduling all kitchen staff.
• Promote and enforce kitchen health and safety rules.
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager; order supplies; keep cost reports.
• Support team members to grow and develop.
• Be flexible and ready to take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Food quality

Food presentation

Menu design

Time management

Independent work

Written communication

Motivation

Flexibility

Weekend availability

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a kitchen lead to manage daily food production, uphold quality, and deliver professional service in a bustling hotel kitchen.

You will supervise prep, coordinate orders, and mentor teammates while maintaining sanitation, safety, and cost controls. A flexible schedule and strong communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.