Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume, Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Careers - Langham Hospitality Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Langham Hospitality Group in Pasadena, CA seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to lead culinary staff in a high-volume hotel kitchen. You will train and supervise cooks, ensure quality and consistency of menu items, and uphold safety and sanitation standards.

The role reports to the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef and requires hands-on line cooking, strong leadership, and cost-control acumen to maintain quality within budgeted targets.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of high-volume hotel supervisory experience.
• Hands-on line cooking experience.
• Ability to manage production and staff in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Assigns detailed duties to kitchen staff for efficient operation.
• Shares recipes, prep sheets, and inventory controls.
• Trains and supervises kitchen staff on menu items and operations.
• Schedules culinary staff to maintain coverage and control payroll costs.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage, and rotation of food according to regulations.
• Maintains cost and quality controls, including portioning and presentation.
• Oversees daily cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment.

Skills

Line cooking

Supervisory experience

Food cost control

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Langham Hospitality Group in Pasadena, CA seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to lead culinary staff in a high-volume hotel kitchen. You will train and supervise cooks, ensure quality and consistency of menu items, and uphold safety and sanitation standards.

The role reports to the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef and requires hands-on line cooking, strong leadership, and cost-control acumen to maintain quality within budgeted targets.