Sous Chef

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, managed by Rebel Hotel Company, is a prestigious full-service hotel located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Known as one of the city's premier convention hotels, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee delivers exceptional hospitality experiences to thousands of guests annually through its diverse culinary operations. These operations include banquet events, catering services, restaurant dining, receptions, meetings, and special events that cater to an array of clientele. The hotel prides itself on combining upscale amenities with a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere reflective of Milwaukee's cultural richness and business community. Rebel Hotel Company, the management group behind Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, is dedicated to fostering an environment built on empowered teams, genuine service, and leadership that inspires growth and excellence within the hospitality industry. They place strong emphasis on innovation, creativity, accountability, and teamwork as foundations for success.

The role of Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is a key leadership position within their culinary team. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will oversee the evening culinary operations encompassing restaurant, banquet, catering, and special events. This full-time, exempt role offers a competitive salary range between $48,000 and $65,000 per year, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the position. The Sous Chef will play a vital part in maintaining the hotel’s culinary standards of excellence by ensuring efficient labor management, exceptional food quality, and outstanding guest experiences during evening service. The position requires hands-on management during peak meal periods, fostering development and coaching of kitchen associates, and maintaining high levels of food safety and sanitation.

This leadership role demands a candidate who can independently make sound operational decisions while collaborating with the Executive Chef to deliver menus consistent with Hyatt Regency Milwaukee’s culinary vision and Rebel Hotel Company’s quality commitments. Given the fast-paced nature of the hospitality industry, especially in a high-volume hotel environment, the Sous Chef must remain calm and effective under pressure, handling multiple responsibilities such as scheduling, payroll, inventory management, and cost controls. The ideal candidate will bring two to four years of culinary leadership experience in a similar dynamic environment and exhibit strong skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving.

The culture at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee and Rebel Hotel Company is one that promotes positive, collaborative teamwork and professional growth. By joining the culinary leadership team as a Sous Chef, individuals will have the opportunity to enhance their career with an innovative hospitality company that values creativity and accountability, while contributing to a workplace culture that inspires and nurtures talent. This position is ideal for culinary professionals seeking to expand their expertise in banquet and restaurant operations while leading by example through a hands-on management style. Additionally, the hotel supports career development and professional certifications, including ServSafe Manager Certification, CPR & First Aid, and other relevant qualifications to continually elevate the standards of culinary service.