Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown - Sous Chef OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown is seeking a creative Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes that wow guests and maintaining exceptional standards. You will collaborate with front-of-house teams, manage staffing, and ensure safety, sanitation and cost controls align with Aimbridge Hospitality's high standards.

This role focuses on menu creation for banquets, mentoring staff, and driving waste reduction while delivering standout service in a bustling hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in a high volume, full service restaurant.
• Independently resolves complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to address concerns from colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, service and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service, manage staffing and food preparation, control inventory and costs.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and company standards are met in all restaurant activities.
• Lead kitchen staff, train and mentor team, hire top talent and deliver training sessions.
• Create banquet menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Waste reduction

Food quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years high-volume restaurant experience

Job description

Additional duties include overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, service, and guest satisfaction. Coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service, manage staffing and food preparation, control inventory and food costs, and ensure all restaurant activities meet safety, sanitation, and company standards.

Join our team as Sous Chef!

As the Sous Chef, you’re the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, whipping up delicious bites that wow every guest. Whether you’re following classic recipes or inventing new favorites for special events, you make sure every dish looks and tastes amazing. You team up to keep everything spotless, safe, and organized, all while making smart choices to reduce waste and get the most from every ingredient. If you love mixing creativity with top-notch standards, this is where you shine!

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Guest & Team Magic: Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team like it’s game day, and serve up positive vibes—making every guest feel special, every time!
• Aimbridge Excellence--Standards that Shine: Show up ready to roll and right on time, rocking Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards—so the hotel runs safe, smooth, and totally on point!
• Leadership Legends: Lead your kitchen crew like a culinary coach—motivate, train, and guide them to greatness while ensuring everyone’s got the skills and spirit for success! From hiring top talent to serving up tasty training sessions, you’re the secret ingredient behind a winning team!
• Kitchen Wizardry: Juggle kitchen budgets, keep the pantry stocked, and track every detail while leading your crew to culinary greatness—all with a dash of style and sparkling organization! You’ll master food costs, wow with banquet displays, and keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every meal and team moment is a win!
• Creative Cuisine: Create Banquet Menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets—make every meal a masterpiece!

Education & Experience

• Typically requires an Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in a high volume, full service restaurant.
• Independently resolves complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to address concerns from colleagues and guests.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Welcome to Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown! As Pittsburgh’s largest hotel with 712 rooms, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and stunning city views. Located in the heart of the city, right along the scenic riverside, our prime location puts you just a short walk or quick ride away from top attractions like Point State Park, the Cultural District, stadiums and more! Convenient Transportation Getting around is easy with public transportation options nearby, including bus and light rail – perfect for commuting or exploring the city! Perks for the Team We take care of our team! Enjoy free meals for every shift and free beverages all day long. Plus, our comfortable break room makes it easy to recharge. We offer a comprehensive benefit package to full time associates that includes medical, dental, vision, short term disability, paid time off plus much more! Team Culture At Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, we foster a supportive and inclusive team culture. We love celebrating team wins with fun events and team-building activities! We value respect, collaboration, and fun, encouraging growth, celebrating achievements, and making sure everyone feels valued and appreciated. Join us and be part of a dynamic team in one of Pittsburgh's most iconic hotels!

Application deadline for Colorado positions: Additional duties include overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, service, and guest satisfaction. Coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service, manage staffing and food preparation, control inventory and food costs, and ensure all restaurant activities meet safety, sanitation, and company standards.