Sous Chef - Repeal

White Lodging is a distinguished company that develops and operates a diverse portfolio of premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants located in some of the most desirable cities across the United States. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence in hospitality, delivering memorable experiences for guests by focusing on high standards of service, quality, and innovation. White Lodging understands that the hospitality business is fundamentally about the feeling it creates for guests, and as such, they strive to cultivate environments where both guests and employees can thrive. Known for its award-winning properties, White Lodging maintains a dynamic workplace culture that embraces growth, inclusivity, and personal development, making it an attractive employer for talented individuals looking to advance their careers in the hospitality sector.

The role available within White Lodging offers an exciting opportunity to lead culinary operations within this esteemed company. As a culinary leader, you will be responsible for overseeing daily food preparation activities, ensuring that every dish prepared represents the premium quality and seasonal freshness expected by both guests and the company. This role demands a hands-on approach to managing food preparation areas while implementing seasonal techniques and innovative menu options that reflect current culinary trends. You will play an integral part in recruiting, interviewing, training, and developing culinary staff members, fostering a respectful and high-performing team culture. This leadership position places a strong emphasis on maintaining impeccable standards for kitchen cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

In addition to managing the kitchen environment, you will take charge of operational responsibilities such as organizing food preparation processes, creating and executing menu plans, controlling food costs through inventory management and waste reduction, and maintaining portion control. Your ability to balance creative culinary practices with operational efficiency will be crucial to the role's success. Moreover, you will collaborate closely with the front-of-house team to enhance the overall guest experience, ensuring consistency and excellence across all service touchpoints. This position values a collaborative spirit, a passion for coaching and mentoring team members, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. For candidates with an associate's degree in culinary arts or business administration, this role offers an ideal environment to apply their educational background in a practical, fast-paced hotel and restaurant setting. White Lodging also champions career advancement, providing opportunities for leadership development and continuous learning within a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. Through this role, you will be empowered to contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission of hospitality excellence while building your professional skills and advancing your career in the hospitality industry.