Lead Sous Chef for Hotel Banquets & Dining

HRI Hospitality; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Place Hyatt House Tampa Downtown is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Director of F&B in menu planning, food preparation, and production for restaurant and banquet operations. The role requires supervising cooks, coordinating with kitchen staff, and upholding top sanitation and safety standards.

You will assist in budget monitoring, training, and ensuring consistent quality and portion control across all outlets, contributing to a high-end guest experience in a dynamic downtown market.

Qualifications

• Assists the F&B Director in planning menus for all food outlets in the Hotel
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of the cooks
• Coordinates the work of F&B Director, Line Cooks, and Kitchen Assistants to ensure cost-effective preparation
• Maintains sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards in all kitchen areas

Responsibilities

• Assists in food planning, preparation, and production used for restaurant, banquet, and related outlets
• Supervises and mentors kitchen staff to meet quality and budget goals
• Ensures adherence to high sanitation and safety standards across all kitchen areas
• Cooks or oversees cooking of items requiring skillful preparation
• Participates in meetings with F&B leadership and catering teams
• Maintains training programs to develop kitchen staff capabilities
• Monitors labor and food costs to align with budgets
• Assists in developing standard recipes and portion control
• Ensures quality and consistent food presentation for guests

Job description

Hyatt Place Hyatt House Tampa Downtown is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Director of F&B in menu planning, food preparation, and production for restaurant and banquet operations. The role requires supervising cooks, coordinating with kitchen staff, and upholding top sanitation and safety standards.

You will assist in budget monitoring, training, and ensuring consistent quality and portion control across all outlets, contributing to a high-end guest experience in a dynamic downtown market.