Lead Sous Chef: Kitchen Ops, Training & Standards

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Uniform provided

Paid time off

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts seeks an Executive Chef to supervise the culinary team, drive quality, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards. In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will step in to lead operations and maintain exceptional service.

You will train staff, schedule shifts, review menus, and collaborate with Sales, Catering, Banquets, and Guest Services to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to perform duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds, moving about the kitchen, and handling food and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and assignments of the culinary staff and communicate goals.
• Oversee food preparation methods, portion sizes, and minimize waste.
• Review menus, manage food and supply requisitions, and maintain inventory controls.
• Assist executive chef with costs, recipes, and documentation for dishes.
• Support development of new menus and concepts to follow industry trends.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training & development

Scheduling

Food quality control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree preferred

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts seeks an Executive Chef to supervise the culinary team, drive quality, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and brand standards. In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will step in to lead operations and maintain exceptional service.

You will train staff, schedule shifts, review menus, and collaborate with Sales, Catering, Banquets, and Guest Services to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.