Sous Chef

Sage Hospitality • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Support the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations while ensuring consistent food quality, safety, sanitation, and associate development. The Sous Chef is a hands-on leader responsible for executing service, maintaining standards, and fostering a respectful, collaborative kitchen environment. They are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality for all guests and associates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree preferred.
• ServSafe (or other food safety) Manager certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience (e.g., Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef).
• Must meet state and federal requirements for food handling.
• Proficiency in a wide range of cooking techniques (sauté, grill, roasting, butchery, sauces, etc.).
• Understanding of food costing, prep yields, and recipe development.
• Familiarity with ordering systems, inventory practices, and team scheduling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor others.

Nice To Haves

• culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Showcase an inherent desire to take care of others.
• Act as a visible leader on the line, supporting prep and service execution with precision and care.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing culinary associates through hands-on leadership and real-time feedback.
• Support daily kitchen operations including prep lists, scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and quality control.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Taste food throughout service to ensure quality and consistency before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Monitor product levels, communicate inventory needs, and support waste reduction efforts.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and performance development for back-of-house associates.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to support seamless service execution.
• Help open and close kitchen operations and serve as kitchen leader on assigned shifts.
• Address associate concerns professionally and promptly.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety across all kitchen areas.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Exhibits a kind, welcoming, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Fully Loaded Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, plus other supplemental options like Accident Coverage, Hospital Indemnity Coverage and more...even Pet Insurance!
• 401(k) with 100% Employer Match up to 3%, and 50% match on the 4th and 5th percent of your contribution
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Short Term Disability
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)
• Eligible for Referral Bonuses
• Incentive Programs
• Cell Phone Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED