Sous Chef - NEW RESTAURANT / Cork & Crust

The Oaklander, an Autograph Collection Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA

Description

New Restaurant Opening in Pittsburgh's Oakland Neighborhood!

Help Shape Pittsburgh’s New Culinary Destination - Led by award winning Culinary Leader, Kristin Butterworth

Cork & Crust at The Oaklander Hotel is Pittsburgh's newest top-tier culinary space, where curated wines meet the city's best wood-fired pizza. Sleek, modern, and designed for the contemporary guest. Cork & Crust is more than a restaurant — it's an experience. With our grand opening approaching, we're seeking a visionary Executive Chef to set the tone, build the team, and craft the menu that will define this destination.

We are 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

Experience with restaurant openings or concept launches preferred

Experience

• Preferred

  Experience with restaurant openings or concept launches preferred

• Required

  3 years:

  High volume or upscale dining environments

• Required

  3 years:

  Progressive Kitchen experience, including 1 year if leadership or supervisory experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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