Sous Chef in Grapevine, Texas at Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership skills will help elevate our restaurant’s dining experience. We are seeking a dedicated and talented professional to support our Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary expert looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist the Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth workflow

- Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff, including cooks and prep cooks

- Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards and presented attractively

- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with health regulations

- Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs

- Train and mentor kitchen staff to improve skills and ensure consistency

- Collaborate on menu development and contribute creative ideas for new dishes

- Monitor food preparation and presentation to uphold the restaurant’s standards

Skills and Qualifications:

- 2 years proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role

- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Creativity and passion for culinary arts

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where your skills and ideas are valued. Join us and be part of a team committed to culinary excellence and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and a vibrant workplace culture dedicated to continuous learning and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Employer matched 401 K plan
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay
• Free Meals
• Free parking
• Outstanding team member discounts in all Hilton Family of Brands hotels

Skills and Qualifications:- 2 years proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment- Creativity and passion for culinary arts- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required