Sous Chef - Restaurants and Banquets

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a renowned leader in the hospitality industry, committed to fostering a people-first culture that prioritizes employee development, diversity, and wellbeing. With a presence across more than 230 properties worldwide, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member has the opportunity to grow, develop their skills, and contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences. The company prides itself on its comprehensive employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, exclusive local discounts, and special employee rates on hotel stays. One of the key strengths of Pyramid Global Hospitality is its focus on ongoing training and career development, ensuring employees can advance and thrive throughout their careers in hospitality.

This position is based at the Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, managed by Benchmark Hospitality and located in Westlake, Texas. This high-end private hotel and conference center hosts professional clientele exclusively, featuring 1,400 single-occupancy rooms with no suites, nine restaurants and lounges including popular coffee brands, and over 200,000 square feet of meeting space. The property offers modern amenities such as a fitness center, jogging trails, and sports fields available to associates, creating a balanced and supportive workplace.

As the Sous Chef at Deloitte University Hotel & Conference Center, you will be an integral part of the culinary leadership team, ensuring the smooth, efficient kitchen operation while maintaining the high culinary standards of the property. The role includes overseeing the kitchen staff, managing daily production, coordinating with cooks to prepare for service, assisting on stations when needed, and supporting the Chef with menu development and ordering. The Sous Chef will work within one of the property’s four kitchens, each offering distinct dining experiences: the Banquet Kitchen (high-volume operations servicing ballrooms and coffee break stations), Market Restaurant (buffet-style world cuisine for all meals), Albero Restaurant (classic Italian family-style and a la carte dining), and Ember Restaurant (Latin steakhouse with family-style and a la carte menu options).

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop a talented culinary team in a vibrant, employee-focused environment. Associations benefit from a culture rich with associate events, leadership development programs, and numerous opportunities for growth and role transfers within the hospitality group. Additional perks include a work schedule with many weekends and holidays off, competitive salary based on experience, free lunch, employer-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, free uniforms with cleaning service, and complimentary parking on-site. The company also maintains an employee-first culture that emphasizes respect, training, and continuous improvement, making this position ideal for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic setting where guest experience and employee satisfaction are top priorities.