Sous Chef (AM Shift)

Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza & Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical & Dental

Hotel discounts

Leadership development

Job summary

Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead our culinary team across restaurant, banquet, and room service in a high-volume hotel.

Working with the Executive Chef, you will develop people, ensure exceptional food quality, uphold Marriott standards and safety, and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests and events. This hands-on role rewards leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• High-volume restaurant/hotel/banquet leadership experience with supervisory duties.
• Experience delivering food quality, efficient operations, and cost controls.
• Strong communication and people-development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across restaurant, banquet, and room service, ensuring quality and execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop culinary associates while fostering teamwork and safety.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to manage labor, food cost, inventory, purchasing, and QA.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and Marriott brand standards with regulations.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to enhance guest experience and menu innovation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen team leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Communication

Breakfast service

Job description

Mobile, AL

Lead a Talented Culinary Team at One of Mobile's Most Iconic Hotels

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is seeking a passionate, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences across one of Mobile's premier full-service Marriott hotels.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in consistently delivering exceptional food quality. Working alongside our Executive Chef, you'll help oversee restaurant operations, banquet production, room service, and other culinary outlets while inspiring a team committed to excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations across restaurant, banquet, and room service functions, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop culinary associates by fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to drive operational excellence through labor management, food cost controls, inventory management, purchasing, and quality assurance.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and Marriott brand standards while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to enhance the guest experience, support menu innovation, and deliver exceptional service for both restaurant guests and banquet events.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, resort, catering, or banquet operation, with previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience leading kitchen teams while maintaining exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and strong financial performance.
• Breakfast service experience is strongly preferred, along with experience supporting both restaurant and banquet operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, purchasing, inventory control, labor management, and cost controls.
• A collaborative, hands-on leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing people and creating memorable dining experiences.

Why Join Us?

As part of PCH Hotels & Resorts, you'll join an award-winning hospitality company recognized for developing exceptional associates and delivering Hospitality with Heart & Soul.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, and Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits, and 401(k) with company match
• Marriott hotel discounts worldwide plus dining discounts across PCH Hotels & Resorts
• Tuition reimbursement and exceptional leadership development and career growth opportunities