Restaurant Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu & Mentorship

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Go Hilton travel benefits

Pyramid travel benefits

Job summary

The Restaurant Sous Chef at McArthur’s in the Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, oversees the culinary team to ensure high-quality production, strict safety, and flawless execution. You will collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Front of House to develop menus, supervise staff, and manage inventory with a focus on minimizing waste and controlling costs.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years in high-volume hotel kitchens, 2–3 years of supervisory experience, and basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in high-volume hotel kitchens.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience required.
• Microsoft Office Suite basic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and coach culinary staff to execute McArthur’s menu at a high level.
• Conduct daily line checks to verify food quality and standards.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine and Front of House on specials.
• Recruit and hire new team members with ongoing training and evaluations.
• Monitor communications to anticipate staffing and events and align with leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain inventory levels and rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Ensure familiarity with all menus/recipes for consistency.
• Provide leadership to Junior Sous Chefs and Cooks, fostering growth.
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations and proper records.
• Support budget management by optimizing ingredient usage.
• Ensure production lists are completed and staff prepared for service.
• Uphold freshness and quality from ingredients to plates.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Respond to last-minute changes to maintain guest satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Culinary School or Apprenticeship

Job description

The Restaurant Sous Chef at McArthur’s in the Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, oversees the culinary team to ensure high-quality production, strict safety, and flawless execution. You will collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine and Front of House to develop menus, supervise staff, and manage inventory with a focus on minimizing waste and controlling costs.

Ideal candidates bring 4–5 years in high-volume hotel kitchens, 2–3 years of supervisory experience, and basic Microsoft Office knowledge.