Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Movie theater coupons

Career growth

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced culinary manager to lead the kitchen team, assign duties, train staff, and ensure top-quality menu execution in a high-volume, upscale setting. You will schedule, supervise, and control food cost, maintain health and safety standards, and support special events while upholding the hotel’s guest-first culture and Be Yourself values.

Salary range is $50,000–$60,000 with comprehensive benefits, room and dining discounts, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of managerial experience in high-volume production of hot and cold food, and multiple outlets.
• Experience managing upscale restaurants or hotel resort operations.
• Good reading/writing English; basic computer knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, in detail, specific duties to associates under supervision for efficient kitchen operation.
• Selects, trains, and supervises kitchen staff in proper menu item preparation.
• Schedules culinary staff to maintain coverage while controlling payroll costs.
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storage and rotation of food to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adheres to cost and quality control procedures.
• Supervises daily safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintains vacation staffing schedules.
• Assists engineering with equipment maintenance.
• Performs duties related to development and execution of special events and VIP staff events.
• Prepares all food items according to recipe specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Managerial experience

Production experience

English proficiency

Computer basics

Cost controls knowledge

Education

High school education

Apprenticeship / post-secondary

Job description

Description

At 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?

• 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.