Sous Chef - High-Volume Hotel Kitchen & Menu Creativity

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance and matching 401(k)

Generous Paid Time Off after 90 days

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Omni Charlottesville Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure quality and profitability across all outlets in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage day-to-day culinary activities, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires at least 3 years in kitchen leadership, strong cost-control knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least 3 years' experience in a kitchen leadership capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.
• Large convention hotel / high volume business experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.
• Union environment experience preferred.
• Must be competent in culinary creativity as demonstrated by cooking test.
• Strong knowledge of food cost and inventories.
• Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations.
• Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation for assigned culinary area, ensuring efficient kitchen and food production outlets with minimized costs.
• Supervise kitchen sanitation and ensure timely service across outlets; ensure quality from departure to arrival.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards and prepare for health department inspections.
• Forecast food quantities to control costs and align production with budgeted figures.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning and implement innovative dishes.
• Maintain knowledge of local competitors' offerings and trends.
• Assist in budgeting and report variances with corrective actions.
• Conduct department trainings and meetings as required.
• Perform any other duties requested by management.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary creativity

Food cost

Stress management

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Omni Charlottesville Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations, drive menu development, and ensure quality and profitability across all outlets in Charlottesville, VA. You will manage day-to-day culinary activities, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires at least 3 years in kitchen leadership, strong cost-control knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment.