Lead Sous Chef: Drive Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

The Hotel at Avalon; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO

Free lunch

Discounted parking

Travel benefits

DailyPay access

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts in Houston seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations across the hotel’s restaurant and room service. You will oversee procurement, production, and presentation of all food, ensuring safety and quality while managing a diverse team.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and excellent communication. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and travel perks across HEI’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Five+ years in a related role; hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food production, budgeting, and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage kitchen staff across procurement, production, and prep.
• Ensure safe, sanitary operation meeting HEI standards.
• Monitor labor and food costs; report budgets and variances.
• Interview, hire, train, mentor staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Cover Executive Chef duties when absent and maintain quality.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Staff development

Education

Post-high school education (culinary desirable)

Job description

HEI Hotels and Resorts in Houston seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations across the hotel’s restaurant and room service. You will oversee procurement, production, and presentation of all food, ensuring safety and quality while managing a diverse team.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and excellent communication. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and travel perks across HEI’s portfolio.