Sous Chef

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s Sheraton Galleria Dallas is seeking a skilled Kitchen Leader with 3+ years in hotel Food & Beverage. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality, manage staff, and collaborate with banquet and restaurant teams to deliver exceptional service.

This role requires strong leadership, creativity in menu development, adherence to hygiene and safety standards, and the ability to work flexible hours in a 24/7 hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive Hotel F&B experience.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Experience with high-volume catering and hotel service.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends.
• Demonstrated commitment to food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Ensure menu quality and consistency across outlets.
• Collaborate with outlet and banquet teams on events.
• Maintain budget controls and food cost management.
• Enforce hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead kitchen meetings and staff development.

Skills

Hotel F&B experience

Leadership skills

Culinary knowledge

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 518 - Dallas Galleria Sheraton - Dallas, TX 75244

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Sheraton Galleria Dallas is proud to be recognized as one of Marriotts’ premier properties in North America. We feature 317 beautifully appointed guest rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space overlooking the vibrant downtown Dallas.

At Sheraton Galleria, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we foster a workplace culture built on recognition, connection, and shared success. Team members enjoy valuable perks including employee discounts at Marriott Hotels, complimentary daily meals for AM and PM shifts, quarterly team celebrations, and a supportive environment where every contribution matters.

Team Member Experience at Sheraton Galleria

• Complimentary Meals All AM and PM shift team members enjoy free, freshly prepared lunches daily—because delivering great service begins with feeling valued and cared for.
• Quarterly Team Rallies Each quarter, our team comes together to celebrate achievements, share updates, and build momentum through engaging rally-style events that strengthen collaboration and team spirit.
• Employee Recognition We proudly recognize outstanding performance through awards, shout-outs, and recognition programs that celebrate team members who consistently go above and beyond. Your hard work is seen, appreciated, and rewarded.
• Monthly Family Breakfasts Once a month, we gather for a welcoming family-style breakfast that gives our team an opportunity to connect, recharge, and enjoy hospitality from the other side of the experience—Sheraton style.

Join Sheraton Galleria Dallas and become part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence while creating a positive, rewarding experience for every team member.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have FUN in a team environment.
• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a "hands on" approach.
• Monitors food outlets, buffets, stations and food displays for creativity, quality, cleanliness and food safety.
• Assures timely set up, schedules well trained cooks in all areas in proper uniform.
• Assists the Outlet-Restaurant Manager and the Banquet Manager in their daily and weekly duties as needed.
• Assists the food and beverage services for conventions and group activities at the hotel and coordinates with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Works frequently with subordinates in the Food and Beverage Department to ensure all aspects of business are running smoothly and on schedules to improve existing practices and services both in the front of the house and the back of the house.
• Assist in the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
• Works within monthly set food cost budget, adjust food requisitions and controls waste.
• Oversee the menu creation of our staff restaurant to ensure the highest quality of product for our internal customers;
• Promote teamwork within the Kitchen department and maintain strong working relationships with all supporting departments;
• Participate in media and community opportunities to showcase food and beverage products and promote the hotel.
• Ensure all municipal and state laws regarding hygiene and security are respected, as well as ensuring that colleagues adhere to all health and safety requirements;
• Personally respond to food-related feedback and ensure proper processes and reports are produced
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order and is properly maintained;
• Actively participates in the hotel's Department Head and Food & Beverage meetings, holds regular departmental communication meetings and supports participation of colleagues in the various hotel committees

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Have three or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry; or a Culinary Degree with 2 or more years of progressive experience in Hotel Food & Beverage experience or other successful F&B service industry. Creates and plans all meals and menus for the restaurant/s, outlet/s and catered events.
• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting an environment of colleague growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service;
• Current on all culinary trends and active in the furthering of his/her own culinary development
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and demonstrated ability to energize a diverse team of culinary professionals;
• Computer literate;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.