Pre-Opening Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team

Workstream; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation (as

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Pre-opening leadership opportunity

Career growth

Job summary

The Legacy Hotel in Medina, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead culinary operations during pre-opening and beyond. You will oversee planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation to ensure the highest standards.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a management capacity, plus experience in restaurants or hotels. Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year in a management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, and coaching skills.
• MS Office skills including Excel; ServSafe or Health Dept certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Legacy’s culture and guidelines, health department regulations, and standards of food quality and presentation.
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house staff to meet operational objectives.
• Assist in coordinating and participating in preparation and cooking of various items.
• Roll out new culinary programs with the Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Director.
• Assist with managing cost controls and expenditures.
• Attend weekly department head meetings and kitchen meetings.
• Order all necessary food supplies and manage costs within budget.
• Prepare all menus and meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including events.
• Supervise buffets and plated foods to ensure high-quality presentation.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen operations and assist in cleanup as required.
• Sous Chef must be available days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Culinary experience

Management experience

Restaurant ops

Food safety

Leadership training

Cost controls

Menu planning

Excel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Legacy Hotel in Medina, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead culinary operations during pre-opening and beyond. You will oversee planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation to ensure the highest standards.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a management capacity, plus experience in restaurants or hotels. Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation is essential.