Hotel Sous Chef - Creative Lead, Seasonal Menus

Loews Hotels & Co; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health & wellness benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays

Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement

Training & Development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Team Member Hotel Rates, other perks

Job summary

Loews Kansas City Hotel is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced culinary team in our premier downtown restaurant. You will assist the Executive Chef, ensuring flawless day-to-day kitchen operations and inspiring staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will craft seasonal menus, maintain top quality and safety standards, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to meet guest requests. A strong kitchen leadership background and a culinary degree are required.

Qualifications

• Five to six years' experience in quality food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Two plus years Supervisory experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant preferred
• College degree, culinary degree from recognized culinary institute or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure every dish meets our quality and aesthetic standards.
• Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus and new dishes that align with the restaurant's concept and guest expectations.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations; manage inventory, food costs, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with service teams to accommodate dietary needs and resolve guest concerns promptly.
• Analyze feedback and work with the Executive Chef to refine processes and elevate the dining experience.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.
• Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary Innovator

Operational Leader

Quality Champion

Collaborative Partner

Resilient Problem Solver

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Loews Kansas City Hotel is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced culinary team in our premier downtown restaurant. You will assist the Executive Chef, ensuring flawless day-to-day kitchen operations and inspiring staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will craft seasonal menus, maintain top quality and safety standards, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to meet guest requests. A strong kitchen leadership background and a culinary degree are required.