Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate); Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality Corporate seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume hotel restaurant in Gloucester, MA. You will work under the Executive Chef, leading a diverse kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise production, train staff, manage inventory and food costs, and ensure strict safety standards. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a high-volume, full-service kitchen with supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of classic and contemporary cooking techniques; formal culinary degree preferred
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and ability to manage under pressure
• Experience with inventory management, food cost analysis, and scheduling; kitchen software is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with Executive Chef, staff, and front-of-house
• Passion for culinary excellence; available evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Food Handler Certification or equivalent is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Culinary Operations Management: supervise production and ensure recipes and quality standards are followed; optimize station workflow during service
• Team Leadership and Development: train, mentor and lead kitchen staff; conduct pre-shift meetings and provide feedback
• Menu Collaboration and Innovation: assist in menu development and seasonal specials with consideration for food cost and capabilities
• Quality and Safety Assurance: enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards per regulations; proper food handling and storage
• Inventory and Cost Control: participate in purchasing, receiving, stock control, and budget goals
• Expediting and Service Execution: act as lead expeditor during peak service hours and ensure timely, accurate communication between BOH and FOH

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

Cost control

Expediting

Staff training

Communication

Education

Formal culinary degree

Job description

Gecko Hospitality Corporate seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-volume hotel restaurant in Gloucester, MA. You will work under the Executive Chef, leading a diverse kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise production, train staff, manage inventory and food costs, and ensure strict safety standards. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic setting.