Lead Kitchen Sous Chef for In-Room Dining

Marcus Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Early Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Job summary

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks a Main Kitchen Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team, uphold culinary excellence, and deliver exceptional hospitality every day. You will supervise staff, manage in-room dining operations, mentor cooks, and contribute to menu development while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

This full-time salaried role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within Marcus Hotels & Resorts across Milwaukee properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a café, casual dining, or hotel kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Experience with menu planning, inventory, and cost control.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and daily operations.
• Oversee daily operations of the Main Kitchen, including all In-Room Dining orders and Associate Family room meal service.
• Train and mentor cooks and prep staff to maintain standards.
• Assist with menu development, daily features, and continuous improvement of In-Room Dining and associate meal offerings.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, and storage of food items.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards are maintained in the kitchen.
• Support hotel-wide culinary initiatives as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kitchen operations

Menu planning

Inventory management

Cost control

Leadership and communication

Ability to work mornings weekends and

Education

ServeSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks a Main Kitchen Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team, uphold culinary excellence, and deliver exceptional hospitality every day. You will supervise staff, manage in-room dining operations, mentor cooks, and contribute to menu development while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

This full-time salaried role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within Marcus Hotels & Resorts across Milwaukee properties.