Lead Kitchen Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Complimentary meals each shift

Discounted on-site self-parking

Room discounts at Marcus Hotels &R

Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts餐厅

Job summary

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks a talented Main Kitchen Sous Chef to lead the Main Kitchen, including In-Room Dining, and mentor cooks to uphold our luxury dining standard. This role emphasizes leadership, culinary excellence, and exemplary hospitality in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will supervise daily kitchen operations, assist with menus, manage inventory, and ensure sanitation and safety compliance while supporting overall hotel culinary initiatives.

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

Communication skills

Job description

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks a talented Main Kitchen Sous Chef to lead the Main Kitchen, including In-Room Dining, and mentor cooks to uphold our luxury dining standard. This role emphasizes leadership, culinary excellence, and exemplary hospitality in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will supervise daily kitchen operations, assist with menus, manage inventory, and ensure sanitation and safety compliance while supporting overall hotel culinary initiatives.