Lead Sous Chef - Creative Menus & Guest-Driven Dining

Bunkhouse; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Free room nights

Room discounts for friends & family

Free parking

Generous Paid Time Off

Headspace wellbeing program

Retail discounts (Apple, AT&T, Verizon

Headspace discounts

Job summary

Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston, part of Bunkhouse Hotels, is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and the broader food and beverage operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, strong communication and organizational skills, and a track record in training, financial management and customer service.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to produce a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Culinary education and/or training and hotel culinary experience.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assume key management responsibilities.
• Liaise between all departments within the culinary division and hotel.
• Supervise Sous Chefs and guide food preparation.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Lead and coach the team toward exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, quality and consistency; ensure financial performance and control.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Training / Development

Financial management

Customer service

Computer knowledge

Geographic flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hotel Saint Augustine in Houston, part of Bunkhouse Hotels, is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and the broader food and beverage operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, strong communication and organizational skills, and a track record in training, financial management and customer service.