Luxury Hotel Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menus

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefit plans

Employee rates at Accor properties

Learning programs

Career growth opportunities

Wellness & CSR activities

Job summary

Fairmont Pittsburgh is seeking a Sous Chef with strong culinary leadership to oversee luxury hotel kitchen operations, menu development, and guest-focused service.

You will train staff, manage payroll and scheduling, control food costs, source local ingredients, and ensure safety standards across Restaurant, Banquets, Pastry and In Room Dining.

This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to grow within Accor's global portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Proficiency in both à la carte and production cooking.
• Strong supervision, training, administration, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends and local culinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain standardized recipes for consistency and quality.
• Train culinary staff and develop talent.
• Assist Executive Chef with employee management.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and administration.
• Oversee daily ordering and food production planning.
• Control food cost, rotation, labeling, and storage.
• Source local ingredients for seasonal items.
• Ensure food safety according to hotel and government guidelines.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen areas.
• Assist with Restaurant, Banquets, Pastry and In Room Dining menus and kitchens.
• Provide professional, engaging, friendly service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Menu development

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Fairmont Pittsburgh is seeking a Sous Chef with strong culinary leadership to oversee luxury hotel kitchen operations, menu development, and guest-focused service.

You will train staff, manage payroll and scheduling, control food costs, source local ingredients, and ensure safety standards across Restaurant, Banquets, Pastry and In Room Dining.

This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to grow within Accor's global portfolio.