Sous Chef - Marriott

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Chandler, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is a hands-on culinary leader who works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead and develop culinary team members, maintain high food-quality standards, and ensure successful execution across our food and beverage outlets and events. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who is ready to take the next step in their career, develop their leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on both our culinary operation and our team. We are looking for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen, leads by example, and understands that a successful kitchen is built on great food, strong teamwork, accountability, and a positive culture.

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional culinary experience preferred.
• Previous culinary supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Hotel, resort, restaurant, banquet, or high-volume culinary experiences are strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, recipes, and presentation.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate culinary team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Understanding food cost, inventory, portion control, and waste management.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Ability to safely operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and continuously.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• ServSafe or other applicable food safety certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Strong culinary fundamentals
• Leadership potential
• Genuine passion for hospitality
• Enjoys working alongside their team
• Passionate about food and committed to creating exceptional guest experience
• Positive and motivating leader who knows how to bring out the best in others
• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership during service
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safety
• Strong communicator who builds positive relationships across departments
• Enjoys teaching, coaching, and developing others
• Dependable, professional, and willing to step in wherever needed
• Looking for an opportunity to grow within a hospitality organization

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation and leadership of the kitchen.
• Lead and supervise culinary team members during assigned shifts.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented according to established recipes, standards, specifications, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain consistent quality, flavor, portion size, temperature, and presentation.
• Oversee preparation and production to ensure the kitchen is ready for each meal period and event.
• Monitor ticket times and kitchen flow to ensure efficient and timely service.
• Step in and work alongside the culinary team during busy periods.
• Support restaurant, banquet, breakfast, dinner, and other culinary operations as business needs require.
• Assist with special events, VIP functions, and other hotel culinary needs.
• Lead by example and create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Train and coach culinary team members on recipes, preparation techniques, equipment, food safety, and departmental standards.
• Help new team members successfully learn their roles and responsibilities.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and recognition to team members.
• Assist with performance management and documentation when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to develop team members and help them grow their culinary skills and careers.
• Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and a culture of hospitality.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, freshness, flavor, consistency, and presentation.
• Ensure all food is handled, prepared, cooked, cooled, stored, labeled, and rotated according to food safety standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and sanitation practices throughout the shift.
• Ensure culinary team members follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is operated safely and responsibly.
• Address food quality or safety concerns immediately and communicate them to the Executive Chef.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food products.
• Review deliveries for quality, quantity, and condition.
• Monitor product levels and communicate ordering needs.
• Help maintain food cost goals through proper portion control, product utilization, and waste reduction.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation of food products.
• Monitor food production levels to minimize waste while maintaining appropriate product availability.
• Assist the Executive Chef with food cost and inventory-related initiatives.
• Maintain strong communication with the Executive Chef, culinary team, Food & Beverage leadership, servers, and other hotel departments.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and communicate important operational information to the culinary team.
• Ensure menu changes, special requests, VIP needs, events, and other important information are communicated effectively.
• Assist with staffing and scheduling needs as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, productivity, and performance during assigned shifts.
• Address operational challenges quickly and professionally.
• Follow all Marriott, Pyramid Global Hospitality, hotel, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef or hotel leadership.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a team that values people, hospitality, teamwork, and excellence.
• Join an organization that believes in developing its people and creating opportunities for growth.
• Opportunity to take the next step in your culinary career.
• Enjoy leading a team.
• Be part of a hotel that is committed to delivering exceptional experiences.

What This Job Offers

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