Luxury Hotel Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Team

The Crescent Hotels Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crescent Hotels Group is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations at a luxury Curio Collection by Hilton property. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure top-tier food quality, and uphold presentation and sanitation standards across outlets and events.

Ideal candidates bring prior Sous Chef or kitchen leadership experience in luxury or high-volume environments, with strong culinary knowledge and a calm, detail-oriented leadership style.

Qualifications

• Candidate has proven kitchen leadership experience in luxury hotel or high-volume settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and FIFO practices.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop kitchen team members and oversee food preparation.
• Maintain recipe and presentation standards across outlets and events.
• Manage inventory, food and labor costs, waste reduction, and kitchen organization.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and labeling standards and timely prep for service.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and F&B leadership to deliver elevated experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Food safety

Job description

The Crescent Hotels Group is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations at a luxury Curio Collection by Hilton property. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure top-tier food quality, and uphold presentation and sanitation standards across outlets and events.

Ideal candidates bring prior Sous Chef or kitchen leadership experience in luxury or high-volume environments, with strong culinary knowledge and a calm, detail-oriented leadership style.