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Sous ChefThe Rackhouse Tavern • Lexington, KY, US
Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Rackhouse Tavern • Lexington, KY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sous Chef

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
This role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and presentation, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about food and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will be the right hand to our executive chef, assisting in the creation of exceptional dining experiences for our hotel guests.
  • Your daily tasks will include overseeing kitchen staff, preparing menu items, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
  • You will report to the Executive Chef.
  • A career as a sous chef can lead to opportunities as a chef de cuisine, executive chef, or even culinary director within the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

  • A combination of education and experience.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as a culinary diploma.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
  • A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.


Why Our Associates Love HVMG

  • Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
  • Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it.
As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for.
They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart.
You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer.
We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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