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Sous Chef Banquets

Highgate Hotels


Job Location:

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Food and Beverage

Job Summary

Compensation Type
Yearly
Kessler Hotels

Kessler Hospitalitys portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels features unique design luxurious accommodations enriching ambiance and intuitive service. With properties throughout Colorado Georgia Florida North Carolina and South Carolina each hotels exquisite art music and cultural influences are intentionally approachable. Designed to inspire and create unforgettable experiences Kessler guests are immersed in refined Bohemian luxury whether at a cutting-edge downtown icon a premier luxury lodge Savannahs entertainment destination or an elite ski lodge. As the founding member of Marriotts Autograph Collection Kessler Hospitality has long championed bold original hotels each carefully created with distinctive style and the Individualist traveler in mind.

Location

The AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District is located in the heart of historic Savannah on the Savannah riverfront with countless activities a short walk away. Explore the downtown Savannah shopping district eat at one of the hotels many restaurants reconnect with friends at our riverside Savannah bars or embark on one of the citys various walking tours.

Once a power plant Plant Riverside District represents the beauty of progress. Our three unique buildings are enriched in history from chic architecture in the Power Plant to romantic styling in the Three Muses and contemporary maritime details in the Atlantic. Complete your experience with a relaxing visit to the hotel spa before you enjoy the vibrant nightlife in the entertainment district.

Overview

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared with regard to quality consistency eye appeal taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications portion control recipes and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities
  • Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
  • Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
  • Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
  • Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
  • Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
  • Ensure preparation of required reports including (but not limited to) Wage Progress payroll revenue employee Schedules quarterly actions plans.
  • Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas; hot food from the main kitchen and bakery and cold food from the pantry.
  • Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.
  • Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs in all outlets.
  • Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
  • Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
  • Understand implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
  • Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
  • Know how to compute daily food cost.
  • Work with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus.
  • Assess food portion size visual appeal taste and temperature of items served.
  • Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
  • Check food purchases for proper ordering quality and price structure.
  • Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items sanitation of the outlets receiving daily inventories log-on report and food cost report.
  • Prepare daily food production sheets.
  • Cut meat poultry seafood according to daily business
Qualifications
  • At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
  • Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques health department rules and regulations liquor laws and regulations.
  • Long hours sometimes required.
  • Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive friendly courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing nametags.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Must be effective in handling problems including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information data etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial future.

  • Medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance short-term and long-term disability insurance
    401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid jury duty leave personal leave medical leave and military leave in accordance with applicable law


For Employees Based in Washington:

  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service
  • Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

  • 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
  • Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service
  • 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
  • Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.


Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington Colorado and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). For such associates eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents and may differ from the benefits described the event of any conflict or inconsistency the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 08/31/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Extraordinary experiences from The Kessler Collection await: captivating hotels, inspired restaurants, art galleries, signature spas, cooking schools, and wine blending.

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