Lead Sous Chef: Train, Elevate Quality in Busy Kitchen

Innisfree 62s; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Innisfree Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef Team Leader to run daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals, cost control, and strong staff training. You will work under the Executive Chef to maintain standards and assist in menu development.

The role requires at least 3 years of culinary experience, strong English communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hotel environment. This is a full-time, hourly position at Holiday Inn Resort FWB with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Minimum 3 years of culinary experience required; hospitality industry preferred.
• 3. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, or scheduled form.
• 4. Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English in order to communicate with guests and team members.
• 5. Knowledge of reservation and POS systems.
• 6. Ability to work with computers and good knowledge of operating software preferred.
• 7. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• 8. Must be a team player.
• 9. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for hot, bakery, and pantry stations.
• Ensure quality, consistent, and attractive plating that meets standards.
• Train staff and enforce recipes, portion control, and sanitation.
• Monitor food cost and labor to optimize profitability.
• Coordinate with F&B leadership on menus and forecasts.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen conditions.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

English communication

Reservations & POS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Innisfree Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef Team Leader to run daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals, cost control, and strong staff training. You will work under the Executive Chef to maintain standards and assist in menu development.

The role requires at least 3 years of culinary experience, strong English communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hotel environment. This is a full-time, hourly position at Holiday Inn Resort FWB with competitive pay and benefits.