Kitchen Lead & Culinary Team Mentor

Marriott Hotel - Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401k with match

Paid PTO

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will work alongside the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, supervise staff, assist with menu preparation and maintain high quality, cost-effective dishes.

Your role emphasizes service orientation and creativity in presentation. You will uphold health and safety standards, train staff, and manage ordering, stock levels and waste.

Qualifications

• English proficiency in reading, writing and speaking for communication with team and guests (required).
• Must adhere to health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen in chef's absence and oversee food preparation per specs.
• Oversee kitchen stock and ingredients management.
• Ensure FIFO and proper dating/organization for quality control.
• Maintain stocked cooking stations before and during peak hours.
• Hire and train new kitchen staff to company standards.
• Manage food ordering records and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with presentation and quality standards.
• Collaborate with head chef to maintain organization and staff development.
• Verify storage units meet standards and are well managed.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Customer service

Kitchen safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will work alongside the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, supervise staff, assist with menu preparation and maintain high quality, cost-effective dishes.

Your role emphasizes service orientation and creativity in presentation. You will uphold health and safety standards, train staff, and manage ordering, stock levels and waste.