Sous Chef

Schulte Hospitality Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Savings marketplace discounts

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Sous Chef to join our team in New Orleans. The role focuses on sanitation, menu planning, and overseeing food preparation with a focus on quality and cost control.

You will manage labor, coach staff, and ensure guest satisfaction while serving as Manager on Duty as needed. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package aligned with a people-first service culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a culinary leadership role.
• Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and nearby areas.
• Creatively plan menus to meet guest needs.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality.
• Check quality of food deliveries and order supplies.
• Maintain costs within budget and manage inventory.
• Lead labor planning, scheduling and productivity.
• Hire, coach and discipline direct reports.
• Interact professionally with guests to resolve issues.
• Act as Manager on Duty as required.
• Perform other duties to meet business objectives.

Skills

Multitask

Team player

Guest service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

2+ years culinary leadership

Food safety certification preferred

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Sous Chef to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like‑minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's In It For You? When You Join SHG you'll Be Part Of a Team Committed To An Inclusive, Employee-focused Workplace That Is Invested In Your Development.

We Want You To Feel Engaged, Empowered, And Excited To Grow With Us. After All, We Believe Our Greatest And Most Valuable Asset Is Our People! SHG provides a Rewarding, Fun And Flexible Work Environment, Exciting Perks, An Atmosphere Designed To Encourage And Promote Career Growth Within The Company And a Robust Benefit Package Including, But Not Limited To:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group

is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and adjacent areas
• Creative menu planning to adjust to guest needs
• Overseeing food preparation
• Checking quality of food deliveries
• Ordering all food and cleaning supplies and maintaining proper supply levels
• Maintaining costs within budget levels
• Manage labor costs, schedules and productivity
• Hiring, coaching and disciplining direct reports
• Interacting positively and professionally with guests to resolve issues
• Acting as Manager on duty as required
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Food safety certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task
• Team player
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests
• The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation Range

$55k - $58k

$55k - $58k