Lead Sous Chef — Kitchen Operations (Bonus Eligible)

Renaissance Hotels; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Renaissance Hotels in Fort Worth is seeking a culinary management professional to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee food production, purchasing, and sanitation, and help ensure guest and employee satisfaction while managing the operating budget. You will supervise staff, coordinate with Restaurant and Banquet teams for events, mentor cooks, and contribute to new menus and promotions.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED or a 2-year degree with relevant experience, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 5 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• OR
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and assist in all kitchen areas, including food production and sanitation.
• Oversee purchasing, menu development, and promotions for restaurant outlets and banquets.
• Ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
• Coordinate service timing with Restaurant and Banquet departments for events and meals.
• Maintain food handling standards and supervise daily culinary team activities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Food production

Kitchen sanitation

Quality control

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts / Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

Renaissance Hotels in Fort Worth is seeking a culinary management professional to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee food production, purchasing, and sanitation, and help ensure guest and employee satisfaction while managing the operating budget. You will supervise staff, coordinate with Restaurant and Banquet teams for events, mentor cooks, and contribute to new menus and promotions.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED or a 2-year degree with relevant experience, plus