Sous Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Cincinnati, OH

29d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lytle Park Hotel is seeking a passionate, hands-on Sous Chef to join their talented culinary team. This position will primarily focus on supporting restaurant kitchen operations, working alongside line cooks to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a strong culinary professional who enjoys being actively involved on the line, leading by example, developing team members, and delivering memorable dining experiences for guests.

Requirements

• Previous culinary experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, or similar culinary leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practices.
• Ability to confidently work multiple kitchen stations and support line cooks during busy service periods.
• Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• We're looking for a working Sous Chef who leads from the line, someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, jump into service, and help the team succeed.
• Our ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for both exceptional food and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on support to restaurant line cooks, assisting with food preparation, cooking, plating, and execution during service.
• Work alongside the culinary team during peak service periods to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in overseeing daily restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and smooth execution of service.
• Coach, train, and mentor line cooks to strengthen culinary skills, consistency, and overall performance.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, portion control, and recipe execution.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and compliance with all food safety standards.
• Assist with daily prep lists, station organization, product rotation, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Support effective communication and teamwork between the culinary and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with inventory control, waste reduction, and food cost management.
• Step into various kitchen stations as needed to support service and maintain operational excellence.

Benefits

• Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed