Lead Sous Chef — Training & Standards in Hotel Kitchen

Shaner Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Marriott discounts worldwide

2 complimentary hotel nights per year

One complimentary meal per shift

Job summary

Shaner Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a hands-on Line Cook with supervisory experience to join our in-house culinary team. You will plan, prep and execute menu items across outlets, ensuring consistency with plating guides and strict sanitation standards.

You will train kitchen staff, maintain cleanliness, and handle guest requests with professionalism. A strong work ethic, ability to work weekends and holidays, and bilingual English/Spanish are valued; full-time, in-person role with

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a line cook; prior supervisory experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests, management, and co-workers.
• High school graduate or equivalent; culinary training certification preferred.
• Safe food handling certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, and manuals.
• Computer skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications.
• Direct, train and monitor performance of kitchen staff.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Line cook experience

Supervisory experience

Guest & team communication

Safe food handling

Read BEOs & rules

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training certification preferred

Job description

Shaner Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a hands-on Line Cook with supervisory experience to join our in-house culinary team. You will plan, prep and execute menu items across outlets, ensuring consistency with plating guides and strict sanitation standards.

You will train kitchen staff, maintain cleanliness, and handle guest requests with professionalism. A strong work ethic, ability to work weekends and holidays, and bilingual English/Spanish are valued; full-time, in-person role with