Senior Sous Chef — Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Highgate; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef for Residence Inn Isla Verde in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures quality and cost controls, and collaborates with F&B leadership to deliver top-quality guest experiences.

The Sous Chef leads staff, enforces SOPs, and ensures adherence to health regulations while maintaining exceptional guest service and culinary standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and liquor laws.
• Long hours may be required.
• Medium-to-heavy physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across hot, bakery, and pantry stations.
• Coordinate with F&B managers and management to address issues.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, health regulations, and food cost controls.
• Review wage progress, payroll, revenue, and staff schedules.
• Create and implement menus with the Director of F&B.
• Train kitchen staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Culinary graduate

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef for Residence Inn Isla Verde in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures quality and cost controls, and collaborates with F&B leadership to deliver top-quality guest experiences.

The Sous Chef leads staff, enforces SOPs, and ensures adherence to health regulations while maintaining exceptional guest service and culinary standards.