Executive Sous Chef

Hotel Wildemont; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Hotel Wildemont, Autograph Collection in Birmingham, AL, seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure quality and consistency across menus, and work with passionate professionals using the freshest ingredients to create innovative, guest-focused cuisine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all menu items.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Maintain high standards using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree or hospitality certification

Job description

Property Description

Nestled in the upscale Mountain Brook community just outside Birmingham, Alabama, Hotel Wildemont, Autograph Collection blends artistic expression with elevated Southern hospitality to create an award-worthy luxury boutique experience.

This distinctive AAA Four Diamond property blends curated art, inspired design, and memorable guest experiences — from our renowned Poseidon Spa and vibrant rooftop restaurant and bar to interactive wine-blending and cooking classes that showcase farm-to-table culinary excellence.

With elegant guest rooms and suites, thoughtfully designed event spaces, and a celebrated art gallery featuring works by local and international artists, we offer more than a stay — we offer a lifestyle. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable moments in a setting that celebrates creativity, culture, and genuine service.

Overview

We are seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. As Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring quality and consistency in all menu items. You will have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of culinary professionals and have access to the freshest, high-quality ingredients. If you have a passion for creating innovative and delicious cuisine and are committed to providing outstanding guest service, we want you to join our team!

Qualifications

• 5+ years cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Experience in menu planning and development
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.