Sous Chef - Spartanburg Marriott

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA & FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth & Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Discounts

Free meal

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations across all F&B outlets. You’ll assist the Executive Chef with staff scheduling, food preparation, plating, and maintaining Marriott Autograph Collection standards.

The role demands at least 2 years in a restaurant setting, excellent customer service, and strong communication. You will work in a fast-paced environment, uphold safety standards, and contribute to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant or food service.
• Excellent customer service skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff.
• Support the Executive Chef with staff scheduling.
• Perform basic vegetable prep: peeling, slicing, dicing, portioning.
• Prepare sauces, stocks, vinaigrettes, emulsifications.
• Butchering: poultry, fish, and primal cuts.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers.
• Dishwashing and line cooking under chef supervision.
• Plate dishes per chef specifications and assist with banquet plate-ups.
• Expedite service and coordinate kitchen-to-dining room flow.
• Assist guest chefs with demonstrations and presentations.
• Communicate kitchen orders clearly and work efficiently under pressure.
• Restock dishes, utensils, and maintain organized kitchen areas.
• Follow all safety and sanitary procedures; ensure uniform and grooming standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Kitchen prep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so. The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing the kitchen for a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all of the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

What you have

• High school diploma or equivalent or higher
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What you’ll do

• Assist with the day to day managing of the kitchen staff
• Assist the Executive Chef with scheduling of kitchen staff
• Basic vegetable prep to include peeling, slicing, dicing, and portioning
• Basic and advanced sauce prep to include stocks, salad dressings, vinaigrettes, emulsifications
• Butchering - processing whole poultry, fish, and primal cuts of larger animals
• General cleaning to include equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Dishwashing - all Epicurean kitchen team members wash dishes
• Line cooking - working with other cooks under the supervision of the chef
• Plating dishes - presenting food for guests to the chef’s specifications
• Expediting - assisting chefs in directing the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
• Demonstration cooking - assisting Epicurean chefs and guest chefs with presentations
• Assist with banquet plate ups, presenting food for guests to the chef’s specifications
• Ability to understand and communicate kitchen orders
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively
• Ability to perform all functions in the kitchen and assist where needed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work long hours standing over hot stoves and grills
• Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipment
• Able to make great quality food
• Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchen
• Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment to the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Follow proper hand washing procedures
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
• Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
• Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
• Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
• Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
• Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS according to Marriott

Physical Demand

Physical Demand Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Ability to communicate clearly Corrected vision to normal range Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively Ability to lift 20 lbs. Ability to work long hours as needed Mental Demands Make sound judgments quickly Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel, and the community Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida.

A bright future with stellar benefits awaits! We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)