Executive Sous Chef
Recruiting Partner: Darryl Downs
Boston, Massachusetts | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 179024
Job Summary
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Our client is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to help lead the culinary operations of one of the country's most iconic luxury hotels. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, excels at developing teams, and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences across both restaurant and banquet operations.
Executive Sous Chef Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Retirement benefits
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized luxury hospitality organization
- Collaborative executive culinary leadership team
- Exposure to large-scale banquets, luxury dining, and high-profile events
Executive Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, full-service hotel
- Experience overseeing both restaurant and banquet culinary operations
- Previous experience supervising culinary managers and large kitchen teams
- Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Strong financial acumen including food cost, labor management, payroll, and budgeting
- Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory, receiving, and cost controls
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification required
- Culinary degree preferred
- Union experience preferred
- Strong computer proficiency and administrative skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
Executive Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills
- Luxury hotel or Four/Five Diamond culinary experience
- Multi-outlet culinary leadership
- High-volume banquet production
- Fine dining restaurant experience
- Menu development and seasonal programming
- Strong P&L and financial management experience
- Experience managing payroll, scheduling, and labor controls
- Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills
- Stable career progression with strong tenure
Additional Information
This is a highly visible culinary leadership role partnering directly with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, and ensure exceptional execution across multiple restaurants, banquet venues, and hotel events. The ideal candidate combines operational excellence, financial discipline, and a passion for mentoring others while maintaining the highest luxury hospitality standards.
JOB ID: 179024
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