Sous Chef

Description

At Spirits & Tales, an elevated dining destination overlooking Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, culinary artistry meets refined hospitality. Known for its sophisticated French-inspired cuisine, thoughtful storytelling, and polished service, the restaurant is preparing for an exciting re-launch that will further elevate its identity within the city’s luxury dining scene. We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef who brings technical excellence, creativity, and poised leadership to help shape this next chapter. This role offers the rare opportunity to collaborate on menu evolution, uphold the highest culinary standards, and guide a passionate brigade in delivering a distinctive, upscale guest experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-performance kitchen, values precision and consistency, and is inspired by contributing to a reimagined, design-forward restaurant concept.

Concord Hospitality is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role is key in maintaining high food quality, training and mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations while upholding Concord’s standards and values.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to:

• Inspire greatness in your team.
• Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
• Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
• Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
• Care for your team and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Train and mentor kitchen associates on job duties, plate presentation, and all culinary processes.
• Develop schedules, direct staff, and maintain open communication between management and associates.
• Provide tools and equipment for associates to perform their roles effectively.
• Address and resolve kitchen issues proactively.
• Participate in departmental meetings, inventory management, and MOD programs.
• Ensure all food served meets quality standards and is prepared according to recipe in a timely manner.
• Support goal setting, standards, and objectives to enhance the kitchen’s efficiency and profitability.
• Supervise kitchen staff, utility, and sanitation associates as needed in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate records of recipes, production logs, and payroll submissions.

Qualifications:

• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation, plating, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, and pride in delivering high-quality culinary experiences.

Benefits (Full-Time Associates Only):

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted hotel stays
• Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus eligibility

Why Concord?

Our culture is built on our five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We provide a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where associates are valued, trained, and given opportunities to grow.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”

We are Concord!

Qualifications

Culinary experience

Experience

• Required

  3 years:

  Culinary experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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