Lead Sous Chef - Elevate a High-Volume Kitchen

BENCHMARK; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Pyramid Global Learning

401K match

Hotel room discounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee family events

Partnerships/discounts with retailers

Job summary

Westin Tampa Bay, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily culinary production in a high-volume hotel kitchen. This role supports ordering, inventory, and recipe development while maintaining top quality and safety standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for exceptional guest dining experiences. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 annually, with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Be familiar with basic and advanced cooking methods.
• Flexibility with availability, especially weekends and holidays.
• Experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen.
• Understanding of health regulations and food safety standards.
• Current Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel.
• Support daily ordering and inventory management in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Lead kitchen walkthroughs to identify maintenance, cleanliness, and safety improvements.
• Participate in team briefings and represent culinary at meetings.
• Assist in menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal updates.
• Maintain prep sheets and ensure consistency across outlets and events.

Skills

Cooking methods

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Knife skills

Health regulations

Food allergies awareness

Team leadership

Time management

Physical stamina

Food preparation

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Westin Tampa Bay, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily culinary production in a high-volume hotel kitchen. This role supports ordering, inventory, and recipe development while maintaining top quality and safety standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for exceptional guest dining experiences. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 annually, with full-time benefits.