Lead Sous Chef – Signature Hotel Kitchen

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co. in Orlando seeks an innovative Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations at Helios Grand Hotel, just steps from Universal Epic Universe. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure peak pantry, kitchen, and service standards.

With 5–7 years in upscale hotel or restaurant leadership, you will manage inventory, costs, and seasonal menus while upholding sanitation and quality, in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale hotel or restaurant.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Excellent culinary skills and food production techniques.
• Experience with a wide range of kitchen equipment and methods.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Uphold and execute the restaurant's food quality and presentation standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and control portioning.
• Partner with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.
• Assist in planning and launching seasonal and specialty menus.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Conduct pre-service briefings to align team on daily priorities.
• Manage service flow and troubleshoot in real time.
• Champion continuous improvement through feedback and innovation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety

Kitchen operations

English communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Loews Hotels & Co. in Orlando seeks an innovative Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations at Helios Grand Hotel, just steps from Universal Epic Universe. You will drive culinary excellence, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure peak pantry, kitchen, and service standards.

With 5–7 years in upscale hotel or restaurant leadership, you will manage inventory, costs, and seasonal menus while upholding sanitation and quality, in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.