Lead Sous Chef: Innovative Kitchen Operations & Mentorship

Renaissance Hotels; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Renaissance Hotels in Atlanta seeks an accomplished Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and ensure top quality and sanitation standards. You will manage budgets, supervise cooks, and craft menus to delight guests.

You will mentor team members, drive culinary excellence, and partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver memorable dining experiences consistent with Marriott standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Staff development

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Renaissance Hotels in Atlanta seeks an accomplished Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead staff, and ensure top quality and sanitation standards. You will manage budgets, supervise cooks, and craft menus to delight guests.

You will mentor team members, drive culinary excellence, and partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver memorable dining experiences consistent with Marriott standards.