Sous Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts at Marcus Hotels &…

Discounts at Marcus Hotels &…

Two for one movie theater coupons

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, owner of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, seeks a kitchen supervisor to train and oversee culinary staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and cost controls. The role emphasizes staffing, scheduling, and adherence to health standards within a boutique, high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of managerial experience in upscale hotel food operations, strong English communication, and a willingness to work across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to plan, train and supervise culinary staff.
• Understanding of cost controls and labor management.
• Good command of English for communications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and work with all chefs’ staff to follow standard recipes.
• Assist in controlling food, labor, and departmental expenses.
• Assign duties to associates for efficient kitchen operation.
• Schedule culinary staff to maintain proper coverage and payroll costs.
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of food.
• Maintain safety and sanitation practices daily.

Skills

Managerial experience

Staff supervision

Food cost controls

English communication

Education

High school education

Apprenticeship or post-secondary beneficial

Job description

DescriptionAt Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, we invite you to be part of a workplace where individuality is celebrated, personal growth is empowered, and every moment matters. Our culture is built on the values of Be Yourself, Lead Yourself, Make It Count, creating a vibrant, inclusive environment for passionate hospitality professionals. Housed in the historic James H. Reed building originally built in 1903, our 248-room boutique hotel seamlessly blends old-world architecture with bold, whimsical interiors. Located in a city undergoing a creative revival, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco stands out as Pittsburgh's fearless answer to boutique hospitality. If you're ready to bring your unique personality and creativity to a team that values genuine guest connections, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

DescriptionAt Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, we invite you to be part of a workplace where individuality is celebrated, personal growth is empowered, and every moment matters. Our culture is built on the values of Be Yourself, Lead Yourself, Make It Count, creating a vibrant, inclusive environment for passionate hospitality professionals. Housed in the historic James H. Reed building originally built in 1903, our 248-room boutique hotel seamlessly blends old-world architecture with bold, whimsical interiors. Located in a city undergoing a creative revival, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco stands out as Pittsburgh's fearless answer to boutique hospitality. If you're ready to bring your unique personality and creativity to a team that values genuine guest connections, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

What will you be doing?

Train, supervise, and work with all chefs’ staff in order to prepare, cook, create, and present food according to hotel standard recipes for quality food products. Assist in the control of food, labor, and departmental expenses.

• Assigns, in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision for efficient operation of kitchen
• Selects, trains, and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items.
• Schedules culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) usage and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Supervises daily safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
• Assists engineering in repair controls of equipment and preventative maintenance programs.
• Performs other duties as requested, such as development and execution of special events, VIP parties and staff events.
• Prepare all food items according to recipe specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the role?

• High school education preferred. Apprenticeship, post secondary school, or equivalent work experience beneficial.
• Managerial and production experience required in similar hotel or resort. 3-5 years in management of high volume production of hot and cold food, associate dining, upscale restaurants, and multiple outlet operations.
• Additional language skills and basic computer knowledge helpful.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. on a continuous schedule.
• Knowledge of food and labor cost controls, and the calculation of these controls.

What's in it for you?

• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and IHG-branded properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Two for one movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style. Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.