Sous Chef

Recess Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401k matching

Employee meals

Job summary

LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC is seeking a responsible Sous Chef for Hotel Bardo Savannah to support daily culinary operations in a fast-paced luxury setting. The role emphasizes leadership in the kitchen, menu execution, and guest-focused dining experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in a professional kitchen with supervisory experience; hotel or resort background is preferred. This is an onsite position at Hotel Bardo Savannah.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Luxury hotel, resort, or elevated restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, plating, and quality control.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of menus across assigned outlets.
• Lead kitchen operations during service with timing, presentation, quality.
• Supervise, train, and coach culinary team members with clear direction.
• Partner with leadership on menu development and daily specials.
• Ensure recipes, plating standards, portions, and procedures are followed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, storage, and waste control.
• Support labor planning and scheduling based on demand.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments to ensure seamless service.
• Step into additional kitchen leadership responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

About LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC

LEFT LANE 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.

LEFT LANE’s flagship property is Hotel Bardo Savannah, named one of the best hotels in the world in 2024 by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Hotel Bardo team member benefits include PTO and paid holidays, 401k matching, health and telehealth benefits, discounts on resort offerings like rooms, dining, shop and spa, complimentary onsite fitness classes, complimentary meals in our team member café and more.

About The Role

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented Sous Chef to support the daily culinary operations of the hotel. This individual leads by example in the kitchen, ensuring organization, communication, consistency, and culinary excellence throughout preparation and service.

The Sous Chef will work closely with culinary leadership to execute menus, develop team members, maintain operational standards, and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong kitchen leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This is an onsite position located at Hotel Bardo Savannah.

What You'll Do

• Support the preparation and execution of menus across assigned culinary outlets and service periods
• Lead kitchen operations during service, ensuring proper timing, presentation, consistency, and quality
• Supervise, train, and coach culinary team members while providing clear direction and real-time feedback
• Partner with culinary leadership on menu development, recipe execution, daily specials, and seasonal offerings
• Ensure recipes, plating standards, portion controls, and preparation procedures are consistently followed
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, organization, and kitchen cleanliness
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product utilization to control waste and food cost
• Support labor planning and scheduling based on business volume and operational needs
• Coordinate effectively with Food & Beverage, Stewarding, and other hotel departments to support seamless service
• Step into additional kitchen leadership responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience in a professional kitchen
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience
• Luxury hotel, resort, or elevated restaurant experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, plating, and quality control
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop culinary team members
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules based on business demands