Sous Chef

AC Hotel Downtown Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is seeking a Sous Chef to coordinate kitchen operations and banquet responsibilities while training staff. You will lead food preparation, storage, cleanliness, and record-keeping with flexibility and culinary integrity. The role emphasizes guest hospitality and proactive operations across BOH functions.

The candidate should demonstrate strong culinary knowledge and previous supervisory experience, with a commitment to quality and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant experience
• 3+ years of experience in a kitchen supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Prepare and direct the preparation of food to be served, complying with all sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Use supplies and facility properly to minimize loss, waste, and fraud
• Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality
• Teach/coach cooks on proper culinary techniques when needed
• Ensure all food going out of the kitchen is prepared to spec
• Ensure all storage areas are clean and organized
• Ensure all food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils are being respected, clean, and organized
• Possess the knowledge to correctly operate and clean all kitchen equipment
• Perform thorough inventory and random kitchen audits

Skills

Restaurant experience

Kitchen supervision

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary

The Sous Chef will assist in coordinating all kitchen operations, BOH banquet responsibilities, and any kitchen training/coaching needed. He/She will take the lead in maintaining consistency of all food storage & preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and record/log keeping. This professional will be entrusted to be flexible in availability and skills, with a very keen sense of culinary knowledge and integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served, complying with all sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Use supplies and facility properly to minimize loss, waste, and fraud
• Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality
• Teach/coach cooks on proper culinary techniques when needed
• Ensure all food going out of the kitchen is prepared to spec
• Ensure all storage areas are clean and organized
• Ensure all food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils are being respected, clean, and organized
• Possess the knowledge to correctly operate and clean all kitchen equipment
• Perform thorough inventory and random kitchen audits

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant experience required
• 3+ years of experience in a kitchen supervisory role

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor's Guiding Principles

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.