Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Elevate Menus, Inspire Team

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, delivering exceptional food and memorable dining experiences. You will develop culinary talent, maintain high standards, manage food costs, and ensure the highest quality ingredients across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and associate dining.

This leadership role requires a passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is ready to

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen operations and supervise staff to deliver high-quality food.
• Develop culinary talent and maintain high standards across outlets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervises specialty restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring a seamless blend of culinary artistry and compliance with top-tier Food & Beverage policies and standards.
• Creates captivating dining experiences, meticulously managing food quantities and artistic plating to elevate the specialty restaurant's offerings.
• Collaborates seamlessly with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Culinary Supervisors, harmonizing the kitchen's rhythm.
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence, consistently delivering superior product quality, captivating presentations, and delightful flavors.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail in managing purchasing, receiving, and food storage, guaranteeing freshness and minimal wastage.
• Implements and enforces rigorous food handling and sanitation protocols, prioritizing the safety and satisfaction of guests and staff alike.
• Remains up-to-date with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, ASI, Health Department), ensuring full compliance and peace of mind for all stakeholders.
• Empowers the Restaurant and Catering staff through comprehensive and engaging training sessions, nurturing a knowledgeable and passionate team.
• A driving force for excellence, emphasizing guest satisfaction and continuous improvement in departmental meetings.
• Fosters a culture of open communication with associates, valuing feedback and promptly addressing concerns with attentiveness.
• Creative visionary, actively contributing to the development of daily and seasonal menu items to enchant guests.
• Utilizes budgets, operating statements, and payroll reports for effective financial management, and optimizing department resources.

Job description

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, delivering exceptional food and memorable dining experiences. You will develop culinary talent, maintain high standards, manage food costs, and ensure the highest quality ingredients across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and associate dining.

This leadership role requires a passionate chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is ready to