Sous Chef

Hei Hotels Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Marriott Pittsburgh City Center is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations on-site. You will oversee production for hotel-restaurant and room service, manage HR in the kitchen, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, solid culinary education, and extensive hotel experience, with a focus on cost control and high-quality guest dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position; hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, safety, budgeting, and hospitality law.
• Strong leadership to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adapt messaging to audience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production, preparation, and presentation of all hotel food.
• Manage HR in production areas: interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, coach, and review performance.
• Schedule and maintain sanitation of kitchen and equipment to meet safety standards.
• Monitor labor and food costs; generate reports to meet budgets while maintaining quality.
• Assist Executive Chef with menu costing and seasonal/menu changes; cover in absence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Time management

Communication skills

Kitchen operations knowledge

Education

Culinary education

Post-high school education

Job description

## Sous ChefApply: On-Site: Marriott Pittsburgh City Center - Pittsburgh, PA: Full time: Posted Today: JR119178**About Us**At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don’t just offer exceptional hospitality — we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and across from PPG Paints Arena, our hotel blends modern style with authentic Pittsburgh charm. What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe that our success begins with an engaged and empowered team. That’s why we’re committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every associate can grow and thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a culture rooted in respect and belonging, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is more than just a place to work — it’s a place to build your future. Discover how far your potential can take you. Join us today.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards.* Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.* Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards, and regulations.* Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.* Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.* Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.* Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.* Five+ years of employment in a related position.* Hotel experience preferred.* Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of associates and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.* Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.* Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.