Sous Chef

HHM Hotels is a distinguished hospitality company committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its diverse portfolio of properties. Known for its dedication to excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, HHM Hotels emphasizes core values such as People Are Our Capability, Hearts That Serve, Only Excellence, Stay Nimble, and Own It. The company fosters an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and equal employment opportunities are provided to all, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

As a Sous Chef at HHM Hotels, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Chef with food preparation and kitchen management to maintain the highest standards of food quality, guest service, and sustainability. This full-time position requires someone with a passion for culinary arts and leadership, adept at managing kitchen operations efficiently while inspiring and developing the kitchen team. The role involves overseeing the preparation and production of menus, developing new recipes, and ensuring the adherence to established yield guides and portion controls to optimize quality and minimize waste.

Your responsibilities will include interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching, and supporting kitchen staff to ensure they meet HHM brand and hotel standards, aligned with the company’s core values. You'll manage staff performance with regular evaluations and foster a positive work environment by maintaining open communication. As part of your role, you will supervise proper food preparation techniques, portioning, and garnishing to uphold consistency and presentation standards.

Additionally, managing budgets and monitoring costs are essential components of this role to control expenditures and maximize operational efficiency. You will also direct and develop your team’s skills to achieve department objectives, facilitating monthly divisional staff meetings and enforcing safety and sustainability guidelines, including HHM’s EarthView program.

This position demands flexibility with working hours, including holidays and weekends, and requires physical stamina due to the nature of kitchen work, such as standing for long periods and handling heavy lifting. Ideal candidates will possess certification or a degree from an accredited culinary program and have a minimum of three years’ managerial experience in upscale or high-volume food service establishments.

Joining HHM Hotels as a Sous Chef is an excellent opportunity to advance your culinary leadership career within a respected company that values talent development and sustainability. Career growth paths include promotions to Executive Sous Chef, Chef, and eventually Executive Chef, supporting your professional advancement in the hospitality industry while contributing to memorable dining experiences for guests.