Lead Sous Chef - Menu Innovator & Team Builder

HHM Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in food prep and daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, service and sustainability standards. You will help train staff, manage menus, and control costs while upholding HHM’s EarthView guidelines.

The role requires managerial experience in upscale or high-volume dining and a culinary certification. Work schedule includes holidays and weekends, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with brand or hotel standards.
• Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.
• Develop new menu items, test and create recipes.
• Trains, develops and evaluates personnel with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills.
• Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishes and portion sizes are as prescribed.
• Manage budget, monitor costs and operating needs in keeping with overall containment of unnecessary expenditures.
• Direct and develop skills of the team to the achievement of department and area goals.
• Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain an open door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly basis.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

People management

Menu development

Staff coaching

Budget management

Safety compliance

Kitchen equipment

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

HHM Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in food prep and daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, service and sustainability standards. You will help train staff, manage menus, and control costs while upholding HHM’s EarthView guidelines.

The role requires managerial experience in upscale or high-volume dining and a culinary certification. Work schedule includes holidays and weekends, with a focus on safety and teamwork.