Sous Chef | The Owners Box

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Dallas Hotel is seeking a culinary supervisor to provide technical and administrative support to the Sous Chef. You will assist with staffing, payroll, menu development, and daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality kitchen.

Two years of culinary management experience in upscale settings is preferred; Serve Safe certification and strong guest service are required. You will work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience.
• Prior experience in an upscale, full service five Diamond Kitchen preferred.
• Excellent Customer Service, prior admin experience preferred.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar programs required
• Interact with guests during tastings and special events.
• Be creative in creating menus while maintaining bottom line
• Serve Safe certified food manager/applicable food safety certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative assistance to the Sous Chef.
• Help restaurant chef to staff scheduling according to budget and business forecast.
• Control meal breaks and overtime.
• Help Restaurant Chef to manage Dayforce on a daily basic; check punch edits, payroll.
• Participate in menu development.
• Meet deadlines for projects and new requests.
• Assist with hiring and training.
• Responsible for product availability for Texas Spice items.
• Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Direct proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers.
• Monitor and control daily food production.
• Monitor safety of staff.
• Maintain good working relationship with Front of the House Managers.
• Conducts pre-shift with AM and PM kitchen staff.
• Assist with kitchen department meetings.
• Expedite food on the line to check quality and consistency.

Job description

Omni Dallas Hotel

Recently named one of the Top 5 City Hotels in Texas by Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, Omni Dallas Hotel is part of the #1 ranked hotel brand for Guest Satisfaction by J.D. Power. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, our 1,001 rooms and suites set the stage for a vibrant destination featuring the Mokara Spa and Restaurants on Lamar, with eight distinctive dining experiences that celebrate the best of Texas hospitality.

Our associates are guided by The Power of One, a philosophy that empowers every team member to take ownership of the guest experience and create lasting memories. Our culture values respect, gratitude, and growth, supported by training, mentorship, and meaningful recognition. Associates enjoy complimentary parking, room and dining discounts, and access to an on-site cafeteria, making Omni Dallas one of the most rewarding places to work in the city! If you're a motivated, service-minded professional seeking a meaningful career in hospitality, Omni Dallas Hotel may be your perfect match.

Overview:

To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Sous Chef and ensures effective operation of the kitchen and food production outlets.

• Help restaurant chef to staff scheduling according to budget and business forecast.
• Control meal breaks and overtime.
• Help Restaurant Chef to manage Dayforce on a daily basic; check punch edits, make sure that the punch edit log is fill out and sign, sign off payroll every day & have staff sign payroll report.
• Participate in menu development.
• Meet deadline for projects and new requests
• Assist with hiring and training.
• Responsible for product availability for Texas Spice items.
• Directs proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Keep kitchen clean and organize in day-to-day operation
• Ensure staff follows Ecosure rules and procedures.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Direct proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness).
• Monitor and control daily food production.
• Monitor safety of staff.
• Maintain good working relationship with Front of the House Managers.
• Conducts pre-shift with AM and PM kitchen staff. (Daily briefing regarding daily operation and special activities).
• Assist the restaurant chef to conduct meetings with servers and kitchen staff to discuss additions to menu and to resolve any operation concerns.
• Have a clear understanding of department expectations, communicate them to the rest of the associates, and execute them within proper guidelines.
• Attendant stand up, F&B meeting and staff meeting
• Checks and controls prep and inventory lists.
• Maintain food at par level.
• Assist restaurant chef to conduct kitchen department meetings.
• Expedite food on the line to check quality and consistency of the product.
• Any additional task

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years previous culinary management experience.
• Prior experience in an upscale, full service five Diamond Kitchen preferred.
• Excellent Customer Service, prior admin experience preferred.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar programs required
• Use a computer to access Dayforce, Birch Street and Medallia
• Interact with guests during tastings and special events.
• Be creative in creating menus while maintaining bottom line
• Serve Safe certified food manager/applicable food safety certifications required.
• Clear, positive, energetic communication skills, written and verbal.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.