Sous Chef

PCH Hotels And Resorts, Inc.; Opelika, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations across restaurants, banquets, room service, bar/lounge, and associate dining. This role emphasizes culinary leadership, training, and menu development within a high-volume resort setting.

You will partner with culinary leadership to drive quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction while mentoring a team of culinary professionals toward excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations in a high-volume resort or hotel.
• Hands-on culinary leader with a passion for hospitality and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and develop culinary associates.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service.
• Support restaurants, banquets, room service, bar/lounge, and special events.
• Contribute to daily and seasonal menu development and culinary innovation.
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, inventory, food quality, waste, and food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, OSHA, Health Department, and other standards.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to improve guest satisfaction and operations.
• Use budgets, payroll, and operating reports to manage resources.
• Foster a positive team environment built on communication and hospitality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu development

High-volume service

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Are you an experienced chef or kitchen leader ready to take the next step in your career?

The Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or experienced chef from a smaller operation who is ready to grow into a larger, full-service resort environment.

You will work closely with culinary leadership team to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food and memorable dining experiences across restaurants, banquets, room service, bar/lounge, and associate dining.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, train, and develop culinary associates.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service.
• Support restaurants, banquets, room service, bar/lounge, and special events.
• Contribute to daily and seasonal menu development and culinary innovation.
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, inventory, food quality, waste, and food costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, OSHA, Health Department, and other applicable standards.
• Work closely with Food & Beverage leadership to improve guest satisfaction and operational performance.
• Use budgets, payroll, and operating reports to effectively manage department resources.
• Foster a positive team environment built on communication, accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about food, hospitality, and developing people.

You may be a great fit if you are:

• A Kitchen Supervisor or lead chef ready for the next step.
• An experienced culinary professional from a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment.
• A strong communicator who knows how to coach, motivate, and lead a team.
• Creative, organized, dependable, and committed to exceptional quality.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to grow your culinary career while gaining valuable experience in a diverse resort operation. You'll work alongside experienced culinary leaders, contribute to menu development, lead a talented team, and be part of weddings, special events, banquets, and high-volume resort weekends.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary + annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with company matching
• Career growth and development opportunities, including Tuition Reimbursement
• Hotel, Food & Beverage, Golf, and Retail discounts

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We want to hear from you!

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