Sou Chef

Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore managed by StepStone Hospitality is seeking an experienced motivated and hands-on Sous Chef to join our Food & Beverage leadership team.

The Sous Chef will support the day-to-day culinary operations of the hotel helping ensure consistent food quality proper preparation sanitation cost control and an exceptional guest experience. This position will work closely with the culinary and Food & Beverage leadership team while providing direct supervision coaching and support to kitchen associates.

The ideal candidate is a strong culinary professional who leads by example thrives in a fast-paced hotel environment and is comfortable being actively involved in daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily kitchen and culinary operations including restaurant banquet catering and special-event food production.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented according to established recipes quality standards portion specifications and presentation expectations.
• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to cooks and other culinary associates during assigned shifts.
• Assist with training coaching scheduling and developing culinary team members.
• Monitor food preparation and service to ensure consistency quality and timely execution.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation cleanliness food safety and workplace safety throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health department requirements food-handling standards and hotel policies.
• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering receiving storage rotation and proper product handling.
• Support food-cost management through proper portion control inventory practices waste reduction and production planning.
• Assist with banquet and catering preparation and execution.
• Maintain proper labeling dating storage and rotation of food products.
• Conduct routine inspections of kitchen equipment and work areas and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with menu execution daily specials production planning and culinary initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Food & Beverage Banquets Sales and hotel leadership to ensure successful events and guest experiences.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing and productivity levels based on business volume.
• Address food-quality concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote a positive professional and respectful work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 23 years of progressive culinary experience; previous hotel culinary experience strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory lead cook Sous Chef or similar leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a full-service hotel restaurant banquet or high-volume culinary operation highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation cooking techniques sanitation food safety and kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
• Food safety certification preferred or ability to obtain required certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with working in a professional kitchen environment.

We are looking for a culinary leader who is:

• Hands-On willing to work alongside the team and lead from the kitchen floor.
• Quality-Focused takes pride in food preparation presentation and consistency.
• Accountable follows through and holds the team to established standards.
• Organized effectively manages preparation inventory sanitation and daily priorities.
• Team-Oriented builds positive working relationships across the Food & Beverage operation.
• Guest-Focused understands that every plate contributes to the overall guest experience.

About StepStone Hospitality

StepStone Hospitality is committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences while creating an environment where associates can develop contribute and grow. We value teamwork accountability service excellence and strong operational performance.

Join our team at Four Points by Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore and be part of a hospitality organization where your leadership and culinary expertise can make an impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

StepStone Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and associates without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.