Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

The sous chef acts as the executive chef’s right-hand and the second-in-command in a kitchen. They manage daily operations, supervise line cooks, and take full charge when the head chef is away. They are the operational heartbeat of the kitchen, bridging the gap between executive vision and daily execution.

$50,000 - $60,000 yearly

• Shift Management: Expedite orders, ensure dishes meet quality standards, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during busy service hours.
• Staff Leadership: Train line cooks, delegate prep tasks, and step onto any cooking station when someone is absent or overwhelmed.
• Inventory & Ordering: Track food stock, receive deliveries, minimize waste, and maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Menu Development: Help the executive chef brainstorm new recipes and test, refine, and scale those dishes for the kitchen team to execute consistently.
• Administration: Assist with managing staff schedules, monitoring food costs, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is functioning properly.

Core Responsibilities

• Shift Management: Expedite orders, ensure dishes meet quality standards, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during busy service hours.
• Staff Leadership: Train line cooks, delegate prep tasks, and step onto any cooking station when someone is absent or overwhelmed.
• Inventory & Ordering: Track food stock, receive deliveries, minimize waste, and maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Menu Development: Help the executive chef brainstorm new recipes and test, refine, and scale those dishes for the kitchen team to execute consistently.
• Administration: Assist with managing staff schedules, monitoring food costs, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is functioning properly.

• Prior sous chef or similar experience
• Hotel or similar industry experience
• Strong attention to details

Set in the historic Washington Education Center building at the base of the 40th Street Bridge, TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a boutique neighborhood hotel located in the center of what TIME and Money Magazines named “The Coolest Neighborhood in America.” Steeped in neighborhood history and adorned with local art, the 108-room hotel is home to two restaurants, a coffee bar, spectacular rooftop city and neighborhood views, and two distinct event spaces for celebrations and events.

TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a local gathering place and a hidden gem destination just 3 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport, in the heart of one of the City's most celebrated art, dining, and shopping districts.