Sous Chef - Lead an Elevated, High-Impact Kitchen

Avocet Hospitality; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

Company-provided life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Le Moyne’s Chophouse, located inside The Admiral Hotel in downtown Mobile, seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations and mentor a team of cooks and expo staff.

The role requires a culinary/hospitality degree or equivalent experience, plus a_CURRENT ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities supports a passionate hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional kitchen experience.
• 2+ years of culinary management experience.
• Culinary/hospitality degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Strong cooking, knife, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, costing, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
• Passion for elevated food and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and support the Chef de Cuisine.
• Supervise, train, coach, and motivate cooks, stewards, and expo staff.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and timing.
• Ensure recipes, prep standards, portioning, and plate presentation are followed.
• Help develop menus, recipes, and food-cost controls.
• Monitor ordering, receiving, storage, inventory, and product quality.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards.
• Review dishes for quality before they reach the guest.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing based on business needs.
• Address guest feedback and service concerns professionally.
• Lead by example and create a positive, accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cooking skills

Knife skills

Education

Culinary/hospitality degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Le Moyne’s Chophouse, located inside The Admiral Hotel in downtown Mobile, seeks an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations and mentor a team of cooks and expo staff.

The role requires a culinary/hospitality degree or equivalent experience, plus a_CURRENT ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days. Competitive salary with bonus opportunities supports a passionate hospitality culture.