Sous Chef - Bar Helios

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Paid parental leave

401K matching

Travel benefits

Job summary

Loews Hotels & Co at Universal Orlando is seeking an innovative culinary leader to head the back-of-house for our signature restaurant. You will guide day-to-day culinary operations, uphold our high standards, mentor cooks, and ensure food safety while collaborating with the front-of-house team.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale hotels or prominent restaurants, strong organization, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of production techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Uphold and execute the restaurant’s food quality and presentation standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen team members.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Support kitchen scheduling, task delegation, and labor efficiency.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and control portioning.
• Partner with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.
• Assist in planning and launching seasonal and specialty menus.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Conduct pre-service briefings to align team on daily priorities.
• Manage service flow and troubleshoot in real time.
• Champion continuous improvement through feedback and innovation.

Skills

Passionate chef

Hands-on leader

Detail-oriented

Prioritization under pressure

Mentor and develop team

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Combination ovens

Fryers

Grills

Griddles

Food processors

Mixers

Slicers

Steamers

Sous vide machines

Walk-in coolers

Job description

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture. Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight? We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access. We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. We care for you, just as we care for others.

Who We Are

Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

About Helios Grand Hotel

Join the team and immerse guests in a world of Mediterranean elegance, where you'll create one-of-a-kind experiences that guests will never forget, all just steps from Universal Epic Universe.

What We're Looking For

Innovative and driven culinary professional ready to lead the back-of-house experience in our signature restaurant.

Who You Are

• Passionate chef with a commitment to culinary excellence
• Hands-on leader who motivates through collaboration and example
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong follow-through
• Skilled at managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced kitchen
• Supportive mentor with a focus on team development

What You Will Do

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Uphold and execute the restaurant’s food quality and presentation standards
• Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Support kitchen scheduling, task delegation, and labor efficiency
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and control portioning
• Partner with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service
• Assist in planning and launching seasonal and specialty menus
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing kitchen culture
• Conduct pre-service briefings to align team on daily priorities
• Manage service flow and troubleshoot in real time
• Champion continuous improvement through feedback and innovation

Your Experience Includes

• 5-7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in quantity food production, in an upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant required
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques
• Experienced in ingredients, techniques, and operating Combination Ovens, Fryers, Grills, Griddles, Food Processors, Mixers, Slicers, Steamers, Sous Vide Machines, and Walk-in Coolers
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent guest service skills
• Ability to regularly push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and written with team members, leaders and guests required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. As one of the only independently owned family hotel companies, we know that hospitality comes from the heart. Loews Hotels & Co owns and operates hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations, including multiple hotels in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Hotels & Co features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments, all with a locally handcrafted approach. We pride ourselves on the individuality and uniqueness of our offering. Joining Loews Hotels & Co means not just gaining a job, it means becoming a part of a family. A family where Team Member growth and empowerment are part of our DNA and have been for decades. We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small.

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.