Hotel Sous Chef

Embassy Suites; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites by Hilton in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Hotel Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food for guests. You will assist the Executive Chef with menu planning, supervise staff, coordinate food preparation, and ensure consistent presentation across breakfast, banquets, room service, and restaurant outlets.

The role emphasizes food safety, inventory management, and cost control, with opportunities to train and mentor team members and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with breakfast, banquets, and à la carte service in a hotel/high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards and local health regulations.
• Experience supervising kitchen teams, delegating tasks, and training staff.
• Ability to plan menus, manage inventory, and control food and labor costs.
• Effective communication and collaboration with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred; hotel/resort kitchen experience beneficial.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food for guests.
• Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning and supervising kitchen staff.
• Coordinate food preparation and ensure consistent presentation and taste across outlets.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, inventory, and ordering processes.
• Train and mentor team members; support scheduling and coordination with FOH.
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams to maintain an excellent guest experience.

Skills

Breakfast experience

Banquets experience

À la carte service

Food safety & sanitation

Kitchen staff supervision

Menu planning

Inventory management

Cost control

Communication & collaboration

Work under pressure

Flexible shifts

Hotel kitchen experience

Experience with shifts (mornings/even&

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Hotel/resort kitchen experience preferred

Job description

Company Description

Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global hospitality brand known for offering guests spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast, and complimentary evening drinks and snacks. With over 260 locations across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, the brand continues to grow and expand its footprint. As it celebrates over 40 years of service, Embassy Suites remains committed to delivering what matters most to travelers and creating memorable stays. Team members are encouraged to make a positive impact on guests, colleagues, and the communities where they live and work.

Role Description

The Hotel Sous Chef at Embassy Suites in Charlotte, NC is a full-time, on-site role responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations and delivering high-quality food for guests. This role assists the Executive Chef in planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food preparation, and ensuring consistency in presentation and taste across breakfast, banquets, room service, and restaurant outlets. The Sous Chef oversees food safety and sanitation practices, manages inventory and ordering, and helps control food costs. This role also involves training and mentoring team members, supporting scheduling, and collaborating with front-of-house teams to maintain an excellent guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including experience with breakfast, banquets, and à la carte service in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance with local health regulations.
• Experience supervising kitchen teams, delegating tasks, and training culinary staff.
• Ability to plan menus, manage inventory, and assist in controlling food and labor costs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Culinary degree, formal culinary training, or equivalent professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Previous experience in hotel or resort kitchens is highly beneficial.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.