Lead Sous Chef — Farm-to-Table & Evening Service

altiussearchgroup; Maine; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a distinctive boutique hotel in Oxford, Mississippi, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This hands-on role focuses on evening service and stepping in for senior leadership when needed, ideal for a versatile, humble chef who enjoys collaboration.

The menu blends breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and close relationships with local farms and producers.

Qualifications

• Previous sous chef leadership experience in quality-driven operations.
• Experience across restaurant service, banquets, events, or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong fundamentals in cooking and kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Interest in seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine and local producers.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily kitchen operations with an emphasis on evening service.
• Lead the kitchen and culinary team when senior culinary leadership is not present.
• Execute a variety of menus across restaurant service, private events, and banquets.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
• Lead, coach, and develop cooks while fostering a professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Assist with food cost management, purchasing, inventory, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Support seasonal menu development and the continued growth of the property's locally sourced culinary program.
• Work with local farms, fishermen, purveyors, and other community partners.
• Maintain excellent sanitation, food safety, organization, and kitchen standards.
• Collaborate with food & beverage and hotel leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Menu development

Food cost control

Seasonal cooking

Farm-to-table

Communication

Guest interaction

Job description

Our client, a distinctive boutique hotel in Oxford, Mississippi, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This hands-on role focuses on evening service and stepping in for senior leadership when needed, ideal for a versatile, humble chef who enjoys collaboration.

The menu blends breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and close relationships with local farms and producers.