**Hotel:** Lexington Embassy Suites 1801 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511 Sous Chef Full time **Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence** **Availability: Full Time, Flexible, 2nd Shift** **Starting at: $19/hr** Join the dynamic culinary team at Embassy Suites UK/Coldstream as a Sous Chef, where creativity meets precision in a vibrant kitchen environment! This pivotal role supports the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences, contributing to our reputation for culinary excellence. As a key player, you'll oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while mentoring junior kitchen staff. Collaboration is at the heart of this position, working closely with the Exeutive Chef, front-of-house teams, and suppliers to create innovative menus that captivate guests. This role offers the opportunity to refine leadership skills and advance within our growing hospitality group. What sets this role apart is the chance to influence menu development and introduce fresh ideas, fostering a culture of innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about elevating guest experiences through exceptional cuisine, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent! **Responsibilities** + You shall assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. + We expect you to collaborate with other culinary team members to create innovative and seasonal menu items that align with our brand standards. + You will maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment by enforcing safety and sanitation standards consistently. + You shall oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and monitoring stock levels to minimize waste. + We expect you to train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. + You will handle guest feedback related to food quality and service, using it as an opportunity for continuous improvement. + You shall ensure efficient workflow by coordinating food production schedules and station assignments during service periods. + We expect you to stay updated on industry trends and integrate new techniques or ingredients into our culinary offerings. **Requirements** + You will lead and manage the kitchen team during service, ensuring all dishes are prepared to our high standards. + We require you to assist in menu planning and development to introduce creative and cost-effective dishes. + Your role involves overseeing food inventory and ordering supplies while maintaining budgetary constraints. + You should ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen at all times. + We expect you to train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. + You must collaborate closely with the Head Chef to execute special events and customized guest offerings. + Your ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality is essential. + We need you to maintain clear communication with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery. Skills + Culinary Expertise + Leadership Abilities + Time Management + Menu Development + Inventory Control + Quality Assurance + Team Collaboration + Problem Solving + Adaptability + Food Safety Knowledge __________________________________________________ At Atrium Hospitality, you’re a valued part of a team creating unforgettable guest experiences. We recognize and reward your dedication with **competitive pay, great benefits, and exciting perks** to support you on and off the job. Including: ✅ **Daily Pay** – Get paid when you need it ✅ **Exclusive Travel Discounts** – Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties ✅ **401k Plans** – Invest in your future ✅ **Comprehensive Medical Insurance** – Your health matters to us ✅ **Additional Property-Specific Perks** – Because every location has something special to offer But we don’t just offer jobs—we help you build **careers.** With **internship programs, training plans, hundreds of self paced on line classes, and opportunities at 70+ hotels nationwide,** you can grow your future the way you want. **Ready to take the next step? Join a team that values you and your future!** _____________________________________________ **_Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations._** **_Atrium Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._** **_Atrium Hospitality brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los empleados y aplicantes de empleo y prohíbe la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, genética, estado de veterano protegido, orientación sexual, género de identidad o expresión, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales._** **_Esta política se aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluido el reclutamiento, la contratación, la colocación, la promoción, la terminación, el despido, el retiro, la transferencia, las licencias, la compensación y la capacitación._** **Notice of candidate Privacy Rights:** **https://atriumhospitality.com/privacy-policy/** Atrium Hospitality is now one of the largest hotel management companies in the United States and we're still growing. As a result of our growth, we are always looking for great talent to join our organization. As owners and managers, we are responsible for the positive experiences of our guests and associates, and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the five simple values that drive our business: **Service** We deliver the best guest experience possible. We are a home away from home for our guests, and we are charged with making them feel safe and welcome. **Perseverance** We will be better today than we were yesterday. **Inclusion** We are committed to the equitable treatment of all associates as well as equal access to opportunities and resources for all, at every level of the organization. **Respect** We treat others the way we would like to be treated. **Innovation** We strive to develop, share and implement new thoughts, ideas and methods that improve our company, our operations and the guest and associate experience. **Teamwork** Our associates are our family, and we provide them the resources and support needed to produce the best work environment possible. In addition to our core values, we believe that being a responsible community partner is a defining characteristic of the Atrium Hospitality culture, including supporting a range of civic and community activities. We pride ourselves on four impactful pillars that support our associates, our communities and our future: Wellness, Embracing those with Disabilities, Sustainability, and Education. When a candidate makes the decision to join Atrium Hospitality, they are entrusting the very engaged and invested leaders of this great organization to support, encourage, coach, develop and inspire excellence in them. This leadership responsibility is a critical one, accepted with the pride and gravity it deserves. We recognize that when we do this well, we reap the rewards of a productive and engaged team; it is key to the success of Atrium Hospitality. The voices and opinions of our associates truly matter. We encourage, welcome, expect and act upon their input to help us make decisions that are in the best interest of our teams and the continued growth and sustainability of the organization. **Come grow with us!**