Luxury Hotel Sous Chef - Lead Upscale Kitchen at Midtown

Loews Hotels, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Staff hotel rates

Job summary

Loews Regency New York Hotel is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in midtown Manhattan. You will oversee food production, uphold Loews standards, and partner with culinary leaders to deliver consistent quality for high-volume service.

The role requires 3–5 years in upscale hotels or restaurants, an ACF Sous Chef certification or culinary degree, and supervisory experience. Salary ranges from $68,000 to $85,000 per year with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef certification (ACF) or culinary degree with equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of quantity food production in upscale hotel or restaurant.
• 1+ year supervisory experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of production techniques.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 35 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Fluent in English, able to read/write.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen staffing levels to ensure optimal performance.
• Administer and ensure adherence to departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Oversee cost-effective operation of kitchen production, including labor and inventory control.
• Supervise opening and closing kitchen operations.
• Supervise food handlers in preparation and production of hot and cold items.
• Order raw ingredients to prepare all menu items for area of responsibility.
• Ensure proper receiving and storage of ingredients.
• Ensure recipes, plating, portion control, and garnish requirements meet standards.
• Coordinate with team to ensure timely prep and service.
• Conduct training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Attend hotel meetings; communicate daily with departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food production knowledge

English language

Supervisory experience

Flexibility schedule

Education

ACF Sous Chef certification

Culinary degree

Job description

Loews Regency New York Hotel is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team in midtown Manhattan. You will oversee food production, uphold Loews standards, and partner with culinary leaders to deliver consistent quality for high-volume service.

The role requires 3–5 years in upscale hotels or restaurants, an ACF Sous Chef certification or culinary degree, and supervisory experience. Salary ranges from $68,000 to $85,000 per year with competitive benefits.