Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Seasonal Comfort Dining

White Lodging; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 benefits

Parental leave

Referral bonuses

PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Rooms discount

Leadership development

Job summary

White Lodging in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Full Time Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations at East Town Kitchen & Bar, inside the Marriott Milwaukee downtown. You will mentor a kitchen team, oversee food preparation and menu execution, and elevate bold comfort fare in a fast-paced guest-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has prior Sous Chef or culinary leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for talent development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff.
• Commitment to cleanliness, food handling and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas with high-quality ingredients.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and managing culinary staff.
• Uphold standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation.
• Organize and manage food prep operations, including menus, recipes, and timelines.
• Control food costs through inventory, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Mentor associates for career growth and development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Team mentoring

Guest experience focus

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

White Lodging in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Full Time Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations at East Town Kitchen & Bar, inside the Marriott Milwaukee downtown. You will mentor a kitchen team, oversee food preparation and menu execution, and elevate bold comfort fare in a fast-paced guest-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has prior Sous Chef or culinary leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for talent development.