Sous Chef

Hotel Bardo Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company‑matched 401(k)

Up to 20 days paid time off

Complimentary daily team member meal

Complimentary two‑night stay at Hotel

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Sous Chef to support culinary operations across the hotel, including Saint Bibiana, Bar Bibi, banquets and events, and the Team Member Café.

Working with the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef provides day‑to‑day leadership across our kitchens—leading service, supporting prep and production, supervising and developing the culinary team, and ensuring every plate meets our quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Previous supervisory or kitchen leadership experience required.
• Full‑service hotel, luxury hospitality, or elevated restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple outlets, banquet operations, or high‑volume culinary environments preferred.
• Strong culinary fundamentals with leadership, service, expo and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during service, including line supervision and expo.
• Coach, mentor, and develop culinary team with clear direction and feedback.
• Support scheduling and labor management based on events and needs.
• Ensure recipes, plating standards, portion controls and quality expectations.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, organization and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving and waste control.
• Coordinate banquet prep and execution across outlets and events.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Banquets, Stewarding and other teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Named the #1 Hotel in Savannah by Travel + Leisure in 2026, Hotel Bardo Savannah is more than a hotel. It’s a neighborhood clubhouse, a gathering place and a world of its own—where exceptional hospitality feels personal, thoughtful and always a little unexpected.

Set beside Forsyth Park in the heart of Savannah, Bardo brings together 149 guest rooms and suites, Saint Bibiana, Bar Bibi, The Green Room, Saltgrass Spa , The Cooking School and spaces designed for everything from quiet mornings to unforgettable celebrations.

Our most recent recognition from Travel + Leisure joins a growing list of honors, including Bardo’s distinction as a Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown recipient, recognized across the Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards. But the recognition belongs to the people behind the experience—a team that believes the smallest details can make the biggest impression.

At Bardo, hospitality is generous, intuitive and full of personality. Whether you’re welcoming a guest, setting the table, creating a restorative spa experience or making everything happen behind the scenes, you play a part in creating the kind of place people never quite want to leave.

LEFT LANEHospitality Group, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.

About the role

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Sous Chef to support culinary operations across the hotel, including Saint Bibiana, Bar Bibi, banquets and events, and the Team Member Café.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef provides day‑to‑day leadership across our kitchens—leading service, supporting prep and production, supervising and developing the culinary team, and ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen reflects the quality and consistency expected at Hotel Bardo.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role for a chef who is comfortable moving between outlets, making decisions in the moment, and helping teams execute at a high level. The ideal candidate brings strong culinary fundamentals, organization, composure, and a genuine interest in developing people.

What you’ll do

• Support daily culinary operations across Saint Bibiana, Bar Bibi, banquets and events, and the Team Member Café
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to execute the culinary vision, menus, standards, and priorities of the hotel
• Lead kitchen operations during service, including line supervision and expo, ensuring timing, presentation, consistency, and food quality
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members while providing clear direction and real‑time feedback
• Support culinary scheduling and labor management based on business levels, events, and operational needs
• Ensure recipes, preparation methods, plating standards, portion controls, and quality expectations are consistently followed
• Maintain strong standards of food safety, sanitation, organization, and kitchen cleanliness
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, product utilization, and waste control
• Support banquet preparation and execution, including coordination of production and service for events
• Partner effectively with Food & Beverage, Banquets, Stewarding, and other hotel teams to ensure seamless operations
• Step into kitchen leadership wherever needed and help maintain continuity across multiple outlets and service periods

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen
• Previous supervisory or kitchen leadership experience required
• Full‑service hotel, luxury hospitality, or elevated restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multiple outlets, banquet operations, or high‑volume culinary environments preferred
• Strong culinary fundamentals with demonstrated ability to lead service, expo, production, and quality control
• Ability to coach and develop culinary team members while holding clear standards for performance and execution
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to remain composed, flexible, and effective while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent professional experience
• Ability to maintain the physical requirements - standing, lifting, carrying for long periods of time

Why Bardo?

Be part of something rare.

• Join the team behind Travel + Leisure’s #1 Hotel in Savannah.
• Work alongside curious, creative and passionate people who care deeply about their craft.
• Be empowered to create thoughtful, memorable moments for guests and for one another.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits for eligible full‑time team members
• Company‑matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience Bardo.

• Complimentary two‑night stay at Hotel Bardo Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes
• Opportunities to experience the hotel as our guests do

Travel well.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• Opportunities to learn, lead and build a career alongside an ambitious hospitality team

We believe remarkable hospitality begins with remarkable people. People who notice the details. Who take pride in making someone’s day. Who bring warmth, curiosity and character to what they do.

If that sounds like you, there may be a place for you at Bardo.