Sous Chef- The Celeste Hotel

The Celeste Hotel, Orlando, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Orlando is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and maintain high food quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff, assist with menu creation, and ensure compliance with culinary standards. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid background in various cuisines. Join a dynamic team that values culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Strong knowledge of Classical European, International, and World Cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist in creating daily menus and culinary items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cooking Techniques

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job description

We’re looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and uphold high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness. This role works closely with the Executive Chef, manages kitchen staff, ensures accurate food preparation, and helps coordinate events and special dietary needs. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a hands-on leader, and comfortable stepping in when the Executive Chef is away.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily kitchen operations and staff supervision
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, and event planning
• Coordinate with front-of-house teams to meet guest needs
• Support training and development of kitchen staff

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and events

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum lifting of 50lbs.
• While performing duties, one will be required to regularly taste, touch and/or smell products utilizing appropriate methods to ensure quality and consistency
• Have the ability to use eye and hand coordination to handle products and tools related to successful completion of job-related tasks.
• Associate must possess sensory awareness and color perception as well as a distinctive palette and sense of depth to aid in the performance of the culinary arts.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
• Strong knowledge of all basic cooking techniques
• Strong knowledge of Classical European, International, and World Cuisine, including philosophies and principles.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, tools, and supplies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for assisting in quality control, and consistency in food production of all food areas.
• Responsible to provide supervision and knowledge of Marriott standards to other members of the culinary and stewarding staff.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are followed.
• Assists in the screening of applicants for culinary and stewarding positions.
• Ensures team members are performing regular temperature checks and are all equipped with thermometers.
• Checks stations prior to leaving to ensure cleanliness, proper disposal/removal of food, and proper storing and labeling.
• Assist in creating daily menus, specialties, and other culinary items.
• Direct stewarding to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe work environment.
• Assist in controlling Marriott sanitary standards for culinary operations.
• Checks stations to determine status of outstanding safety, or equipment issues.
• Have the ability to work any station in the culinary area if required to do so.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Required)

Work Location: In person