Sous Chef: Lead Menu Creation & Team Development

HHM Hospitality; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Philadelphia is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in preparing high-quality dishes and overseeing kitchen operations across our upscale property. You will help manage staff, ensure consistency with recipes, quantities, and brand standards, while supporting sustainability goals.

This role requires hands-on leadership, menu development, training, scheduling, and cost control. You will collaborate with the culinary team to raise guest satisfaction and maintain safety

Qualifications

• 3 years of managerial experience in an upscale and/or high-volume food service establishment.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in preparing food and overseeing kitchen operations.
• Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure staff follow recipes, yield guides, and brand standards.
• Develop new menu items, test and create recipes.
• Train, develop and evaluate personnel on equipment, techniques and skills.

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen leadership

Staff coaching

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

HHM Hotels in Philadelphia is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in preparing high-quality dishes and overseeing kitchen operations across our upscale property. You will help manage staff, ensure consistency with recipes, quantities, and brand standards, while supporting sustainability goals.

This role requires hands-on leadership, menu development, training, scheduling, and cost control. You will collaborate with the culinary team to raise guest satisfaction and maintain safety