Sous Chef

Lancer Hospitality; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay!

Work/Life Balance!

Tuition Reimbursement!

Employee Referral Bonus!

401K & Company Match!

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team serving Jefferson Hills, PA. You will supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of a wide range of foods, while teaching others and ensuring quality across menus and events.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of culinary management, strong leadership, and cost-control expertise. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills for large-scale production.
• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to control costs and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in line with tastes, nutrition, ease of prep, and budgets.
• Maintain production, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Direct daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate quality of raw and finished foods.
• Inspect units for food prep quality, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Lead culinary production for events and catered functions.
• Oversee inventory controls and staff training/evaluation.
• Control revenue and expenses to meet financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.

Skills

Culinary management

Cost control

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary/administration

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42856
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Healthcare
Location: Jefferson Hospital

Why work for Elior North America?

• Weekly Pay!
• Work/Life Balance!
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Employee Referral Bonus!
• 401K & Company Match!

Elior North America is afamily of distinct hospitality companieswith more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customers’ experience.

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Sous Chef to our team in and around Jefferson Hills, PA. As a Sous Chef with Elior North America, you will have the opportunity to teach others about your craft as you supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.
• Inspection of assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment and employee appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment. Interview, select, train and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills to include large quantity production.
• Must have 3- 5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication skills are required.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management, certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

Where you'll be working:

• AHN Accounts in and around Jefferson Hills, PA
• Medical
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Compensation Range:

• $50,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed. #LI-EB1 #boost