Sous Chef

The Marcus Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef trains, supervises, and works with the kitchen team to prepare, cook, create, and present food according to hotel standard recipes and quality standards. The role supports control of food, labor, and departmental expenses, and helps ensure efficient kitchen operations, appropriate staffing, and compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements. The Sous Chef also assists with equipment repairs and preventive maintenance, and may support special events, VIP parties, and staff events.

Requirements

High school education preferred.
Apprenticeship, post-secondary education, or equivalent work experience is beneficial.
Managerial and production experience in a similar hotel or resort is required.
Three to five years of management experience in high-volume production of hot and cold food, associate dining, upscale restaurants, and multiple-outlet operations.
Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate job functions.
Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 200 pounds on a continuous schedule.
Knowledge of food and labor cost controls and how to calculate them.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Train, supervise, and work alongside chefs’ staff in preparing, cooking, creating, and presenting food according to hotel standard recipes and quality standards.
Assist with controlling food, labor, and departmental expenses.
Assign specific duties to supervised associates to support efficient kitchen operations.
Select, train, and supervise kitchen staff in proper preparation of menu items.
Schedule culinary staff to maintain proper coverage while managing payroll costs.
Ensure food products are ordered, received, stored at appropriate temperatures, used, and rotated in compliance with Health Department regulations.
Follow procedures for controlling cost and quality.
Supervise daily safety and sanitation practices.
Maintain the vacation schedule to support proper staffing.
Assist Engineering with equipment repair controls and preventive maintenance programs.
Support the development and execution of special events, VIP parties, and staff events as requested.
Prepare food items according to recipe specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and IHG-branded properties.
Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa.
Two-for-one movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres.
Career growth opportunities and the ability to transfer between properties.
Paid time off.
Flexible scheduling.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered after 30 days of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
401(k) with employer match.