Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Ensure Quality

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on hotel stays

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work

Wellbeing resources

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Team recognition

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management is seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef to join their culinary team and help deliver high-quality food across the hotel. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensure standards, and cover the Head Chef in their absence.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, a calm approach under pressure, and a solid grasp of food safety and cost control. This is a hands-on role in a hospitality setting where teamwork and excellence are valued.

Qualifications

• Has experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie.
• Enjoys supporting and leading a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• Takes pride in food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Works calmly and confidently under pressure.
• Has a solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Leads by example and supports the development of others.
• Is organised, reliable and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen operation.
• Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure dishes are cooked and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Implement and follow standard recipes while maintaining food cost control.
• Lead, guide and support the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are followed at all times.
• Maintain a calm, organised and professional kitchen environment.
• Encourage teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Job description

LGH Hotels Management is seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef to join their culinary team and help deliver high-quality food across the hotel. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensure standards, and cover the Head Chef in their absence.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, a calm approach under pressure, and a solid grasp of food safety and cost control. This is a hands-on role in a hospitality setting where teamwork and excellence are valued.