Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Oceanfront Kitchen

Harrison Group Resort Hotels & Restaurants; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

32 Palm, operated by the Harrison Group, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites in Ocean City, MD. This hands-on role requires confident kitchen leadership, a focus on food quality, sanitation, and pressurized service in a high-volume, seasonal setting.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary experience, prior supervisory or kitchen leadership, and a willingness to lead in the executive chef's absence.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to five years of culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or resort.
• Experience supervising or leading a kitchen line in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Previous experience training or mentoring kitchen staff is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen confidently in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Lead and motivate a diverse kitchen team while maintaining standards.
• Ensure consistency, quality, safety, and sanitation during service.
• Assist with scheduling, ordering, inventory, food cost, and waste control.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Staff training

Evening weekends hours

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

32 Palm, operated by the Harrison Group, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites in Ocean City, MD. This hands-on role requires confident kitchen leadership, a focus on food quality, sanitation, and pressurized service in a high-volume, seasonal setting.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary experience, prior supervisory or kitchen leadership, and a willingness to lead in the executive chef's absence.