Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Create Guest Experiences

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a dedicated culinary leader to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure outstanding guest experiences through creative, timely, and consistent service.

In this role you’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef, manage prep and production, train cooks, and uphold safety and quality standards while maintaining a collaborative, inclusive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a high-volume restaurant or culinary program.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate preferred.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking methods and trends.
• Proven leadership and ability to build a healthy, collaborative team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen activities in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Inventively solve issues and take control of problematic situations.
• Lead and train kitchen staff and establish a working schedule.
• Interview and hire staff; plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance.
• Order, stock, and inspect quality of food items for daily service.
• Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime.
• Ensure timely production of food and tickets (20 minutes goal).
• Participate in daily briefings, menu meetings, and staff training programs.
• Help the restaurant meet financial targets while upholding quality and service standards.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen areas including pantry, line, prep, dish, and walk-in.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Weekend/night availability

Knowledge of cooking methods/ trends

Knife skills

Team development

Multitasking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelors in Culinary Science or related certificate

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a dedicated culinary leader to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure outstanding guest experiences through creative, timely, and consistent service.

In this role you’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef, manage prep and production, train cooks, and uphold safety and quality standards while maintaining a collaborative, inclusive kitchen culture.