Executive Sous Chef — Lead a Creative, High-Volume Kitchen

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to collaborate with the Executive Chef in creating exciting, innovative, and delicious food. You will lead a culinary team, supervise production, and ensure exceptional service for our guests while maintaining standards and a clean, organized kitchen.

Role requires strong leadership, a passion for quality, and the ability to train staff, manage inventories, and control costs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full service restaurant.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
• Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed.
• Food Handler Certification, Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
• Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software.
• Able to read and follow recipes and standards, maintain health department regulations, food quality and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production of food at all stations, assist the cooks, and expedite food when needed.
• Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, tackle any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations, assist in the preparation and design of menu items.
• Assist with any required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Interview and hire employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and solve problems.
• Identify developable staff, and provide necessary training as positions open.
• Assist in filling open positions with qualified internal or external applicants.
• Order, stock, and ensure that all products are received in the correct unit count and condition.
• Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime, track food costs as requested.
• Ensure that food is produced on a timely basis.
• Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new staff training programs.
• Assist the restaurant in meeting the financial targets while achieving the food quality service objectives.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities by supervising the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, and walk-in.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Flexibility

Food Handler Cert

Alcohol Awareness Cert

POS / Inventory software

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Procurement software

Payroll/timekeeping software

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to collaborate with the Executive Chef in creating exciting, innovative, and delicious food. You will lead a culinary team, supervise production, and ensure exceptional service for our guests while maintaining standards and a clean, organized kitchen.

Role requires strong leadership, a passion for quality, and the ability to train staff, manage inventories, and control costs in a fast-paced environment.