Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Craft & Growth Potential

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 30 days

401(k) employer match

Employee meal per shift

Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts' Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks a Sous Chef for Mason Street Grill who will train, mentor, and supervise the kitchen team while upholding food quality, consistency, and presentation. You will lead line operations, assist in menu development, manage inventory and ordering, and ensure cleanliness and safety with strong leadership and craftsmanship.

This full-time role offers competitive salary, benefits after 30 days, and growth opportunities across Marcus Hotels &

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree or formal training preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or upscale dining environment, with supervisory responsibility.
• Solid knowledge of food products, preparation techniques, and kitchen standards.
• Basic understanding of food and labor cost awareness and the ability to support cost-control efforts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily line operations to ensure consistency, quality, and exceptional execution.
• Prepare menu items to exact recipe and presentation standards for restaurant and private dining.
• Train, coach, and guide culinary staff to support performance, growth, and teamwork.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and inventory to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas meet strict cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to menu development, special requests, and other assigned culinary duties.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Culinary expertise

Cost control awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or formal training (preferred)

Job description

Marcus Hotels & Resorts' Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee seeks a Sous Chef for Mason Street Grill who will train, mentor, and supervise the kitchen team while upholding food quality, consistency, and presentation. You will lead line operations, assist in menu development, manage inventory and ordering, and ensure cleanliness and safety with strong leadership and craftsmanship.

This full-time role offers competitive salary, benefits after 30 days, and growth opportunities across Marcus Hotels &