Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Fine Dining in a Luxury Hotel

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Paid parental leave

401K matching

Travel benefits

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co at Universal Orlando is seeking an innovative culinary leader to head the back-of-house for our signature restaurant. You will guide day-to-day culinary operations, uphold our high standards, mentor cooks, and ensure food safety while collaborating with the front-of-house team.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale hotels or prominent restaurants, strong organization, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of production techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Uphold and execute the restaurant’s food quality and presentation standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Support kitchen scheduling, task delegation, and labor efficiency.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and control portioning.
• Partner with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.
• Assist in planning and launching seasonal and specialty menus.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Conduct pre-service briefings to align team on daily priorities.
• Manage service flow and troubleshoot in real time.
• Champion continuous improvement through feedback and innovation.

Skills

Passionate chef

Hands-on leader

Detail-oriented

Prioritization under pressure

Mentor and develop team

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Combination ovens

Fryers

Grills

Griddles

Food processors

Mixers

Slicers

Steamers

Sous vide machines

Walk-in coolers

Job description

Loews Hotels & Co at Universal Orlando is seeking an innovative culinary leader to head the back-of-house for our signature restaurant. You will guide day-to-day culinary operations, uphold our high standards, mentor cooks, and ensure food safety while collaborating with the front-of-house team.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale hotels or prominent restaurants, strong organization, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.