Sous Chef

Sous Chef Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National; Opelika, AL Are you an experienced chef or kitchen leader ready to take the next step in your career? The Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or experienced chef from a smaller operation who is ready to grow into a larger, full-service resort environment.

You will work closely with culinary leadership team to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food and memorable dining experiences across restaurants, banquets, room service, bar/lounge, and associate dining. What You'll Do Lead, coach, train, and develop culinary associates. Assist with daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service. Support restaurants, banquets, room service, bar/lounge, and special events.

Contribute to daily and seasonal menu development and culinary innovation. Monitor purchasing, receiving, inventory, food quality, waste, and food costs. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, OSHA, Health Department, and other applicable standards. Work closely with Food & Beverage leadership to improve guest satisfaction and operational performance. Use budgets, payroll, and operating reports to effectively manage department resources.

Foster a positive team environment built on communication, accountability, teamwork, and hospitality. What We're Looking For We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about food, hospitality, and developing people. You may be a great fit if you are: A Kitchen Supervisor or lead chef ready for the next step. An experienced culinary professional from a high-volume restaurant or hotel environment.

A strong communicator who knows how to coach, motivate, and lead a team. Creative, organized, dependable, and committed to exceptional quality. Why Join Our Team? This is an opportunity to grow your culinary career while gaining valuable experience in a diverse resort operation. You'll work alongside experienced culinary leaders, contribute to menu development, lead a talented team, and be part of weddings, special events, banquets, and high-volume resort weekends.

Our Benefits Include Competitive salary + annual bonus potential Comprehensive health benefits 401(k) with company matching Career growth and development opportunities , including Tuition Reimbursement Worldwide Marriott travel discounts Hotel, Food & Beverage, Golf, and Retail discounts Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We want to hear from you!