Luxury Kitchen Lead & Mentorship — Sous Chef

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% 401(k) match

Employee discounts across Heritage

Complimentary meals during shifts

Free employee parking

Growth opportunities

New Mexico pride

Job summary

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to serve as second-in-command of the culinary operation. You will lead the kitchen with the Executive Chef, mentor line cooks, and ensure high-quality, consistent dishes for guests across our luxury properties.

You will partner on menu development, food costing, inventory, and labor planning, while upholding ServSafe standards and a strong guest-focused service culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience; luxury hospitality experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a culinary team.
• Strong culinary knowledge, including food preparation, presentation, food safety and kitchen operations.
• Working knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management and labor planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Current New Mexico Food Handler Certification required.
• Current ServSafe Manager Certification required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food quality, consistency and service.
• Assume leadership of the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence, directing culinary staff and ensuring operational excellence.
• Supervise, coach and develop Line Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards and Heritage quality expectations.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, food costing, inventory management and labor efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation and health regulations, including ServSafe standards.
• Collaborate with Front of House leadership to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain a professional appearance while protecting company assets and supporting Heritage's culture and values.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team coaching

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

New Mexico Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Heritage Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to serve as second-in-command of the culinary operation. You will lead the kitchen with the Executive Chef, mentor line cooks, and ensure high-quality, consistent dishes for guests across our luxury properties.

You will partner on menu development, food costing, inventory, and labor planning, while upholding ServSafe standards and a strong guest-focused service culture.