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Sous Chef

Lexington Embassy Suites
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Hotel: 

Lexington Embassy Suites

1801 Newtown Pike

Lexington, KY 40511

Sous Chef

Full time

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

Availability: Full Time, Flexible, 2nd Shift

Starting at: $19/hr

Join the dynamic culinary team at Embassy Suites UK/Coldstream as a Sous Chef, where creativity meets precision in a vibrant kitchen environment!

This pivotal role supports the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences, contributing to our reputation for culinary excellence. As a key player, you'll oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while mentoring junior kitchen staff. Collaboration is at the heart of this position, working closely with the Exeutive Chef, front-of-house teams, and suppliers to create innovative menus that captivate guests.

This role offers the opportunity to refine leadership skills and advance within our growing hospitality group. What sets this role apart is the chance to influence menu development and introduce fresh ideas, fostering a culture of innovation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about elevating guest experiences through exceptional cuisine, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent!

Responsibilities

  • You shall assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
  • We expect you to collaborate with other culinary team members to create innovative and seasonal menu items that align with our brand standards.
  • You will maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment by enforcing safety and sanitation standards consistently.
  • You shall oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and monitoring stock levels to minimize waste.
  • We expect you to train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • You will handle guest feedback related to food quality and service, using it as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
  • You shall ensure efficient workflow by coordinating food production schedules and station assignments during service periods.
  • We expect you to stay updated on industry trends and integrate new techniques or ingredients into our culinary offerings.

Requirements

  • You will lead and manage the kitchen team during service, ensuring all dishes are prepared to our high standards.
  • We require you to assist in menu planning and development to introduce creative and cost-effective dishes.
  • Your role involves overseeing food inventory and ordering supplies while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • You should ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen at all times.
  • We expect you to train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • You must collaborate closely with the Head Chef to execute special events and customized guest offerings.
  • Your ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality is essential.
  • We need you to maintain clear communication with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

  • Culinary Expertise
  • Leadership Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Menu Development
  • Inventory Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Food Safety Knowledge

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At Atrium Hospitality, you’re a valued part of a team creating unforgettable guest experiences. We recognize and reward your dedication with competitive pay, great benefits, and exciting perks to support you on and off the job.

Including:

Daily Pay – Get paid when you need it
Exclusive Travel Discounts – Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties
401k Plans – Invest in your future
Comprehensive Medical Insurance – Your health matters to us
Additional Property-Specific Perks – Because every location has something special to offer

But we don’t just offer jobs—we help you build careers. With internship programs, training plans, hundreds of self paced on line classes, and opportunities at 70 hotels nationwide, you can grow your future the way you want.

Ready to take the next step? Join a team that values you and your future!

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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Atrium Hospitality brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los empleados y aplicantes de empleo y prohíbe la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, genética, estado de veterano protegido, orientación sexual, género de identidad o expresión, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales. Esta política se aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluido el reclutamiento, la contratación, la colocación, la promoción, la terminación, el despido, el retiro, la transferencia, las licencias, la compensación y la capacitación.

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