Sous Chef - Porch Kitchen + Bar

White Lodging; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Culinary Leader to manage food preparation operations in its award-winning restaurants. This role involves overseeing a strong culinary team, ensuring food quality and safety, and fostering a conducive environment for growth. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality and have strong leadership skills, with a preference for an associate's degree in culinary arts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to oversee culinary operations.
• Passion for coaching and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to maintain quality across all operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation ensuring quality and freshness.
• Assist with hiring and training culinary staff.
• Manage food prep operations including menu creation.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Collaboration

Food Handling

Mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Business Administration

Job description

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas, ensuring high-quality, fresh ingredients with seasonal techniques and preparations.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and managing culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold strict standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
• Organize, oversee, and manage food prep operations, including creating menus, recipes, and execution of menu implementation timelines.
• Control food costs by monitoring inventory, maintaining portion control, and minimizing waste.
• Foster a respectful and cooperative kitchen environment, mentoring associates for career growth and advancement.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and organizational skills to oversee culinary operations effectively.
• Maintaining consistency and quality across all operations.
• A collaborative approach to working with the front-of-house team to enhance guest experiences.
• A passion for coaching, developing talent, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• An associate’s degree in culinary arts or business administration is preferred.

Other Information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Location Code: 2560

About the company

White Lodging’s vision is to create a company that lasts forever. We hire and develop passionate, driven and motivated hospitality associates who are looking to lead.We are one of the foremost hotel ownership, development and management companies in America, and have been since our inception in 1985.

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