Senior Sous Chef - Kitchen & Banquet Lead

Arbor Lodging; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Sous Chef to coordinate kitchen operations, oversee BOH banquet responsibilities, and lead training. The role will maintain consistency in all food storage and preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and record-keeping, with flexibility in availability and a strong culinary knowledge base.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in restaurant work and 3+ years in a kitchen supervisory role, with a commitment to integrity and hospitality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant experience
• 3+ years of experience in a kitchen supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served, complying with all sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Use supplies and facility properly to minimize loss, waste, and fraud
• Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality
• Teach/coach cooks on proper culinary techniques when needed
• Ensure all food going out of the kitchen is prepared to spec
• Ensure all storage areas are clean and organized
• Ensure all food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils are being respected, clean, and organized
• Possess the knowledge to correctly operate and clean all kitchen equipment
• Perform thorough inventory and random kitchen audits

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Job description

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Sous Chef to coordinate kitchen operations, oversee BOH banquet responsibilities, and lead training. The role will maintain consistency in all food storage and preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and record-keeping, with flexibility in availability and a strong culinary knowledge base.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in restaurant work and 3+ years in a kitchen supervisory role, with a commitment to integrity and hospitality.