Lead Line Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen

BENCHMARK; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lytle Park Hotel in Cincinnati, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead on the line and support our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

You will train line cooks, manage multiple stations during peak service, ensure food safety and quality, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to drive operational excellence. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, or similar culinary leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work multiple kitchen stations and support line cooks during busy service periods.
• Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on support to restaurant line cooks, assisting with food preparation, cooking, plating, and execution during service.
• Work alongside the culinary team during peak service periods to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in overseeing daily restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and smooth execution of service.
• Coach, train, and mentor line cooks to strengthen culinary skills, consistency, and overall performance.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, portion control, and recipe execution.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and compliance with all food safety standards.
• Assist with daily prep lists, station organization, product rotation, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Support effective communication and teamwork between the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with inventory control, waste reduction, and food cost management.
• Step into various kitchen stations as needed to support service and maintain operational excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Line cooking

Food safety

Mentoring

Kitchen operations

Job description

The Lytle Park Hotel in Cincinnati, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead on the line and support our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

You will train line cooks, manage multiple stations during peak service, ensure food safety and quality, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to drive operational excellence. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.