Executive Sous Chef

Nbutexas; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Leadership development

Luxury hospitality organization

Large-scale banquets exposure

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary operations of a premier luxury hotel. This hands-on leader thrives in a high-volume environment and excels at building strong, high-performance teams across restaurant and banquet operations.

The ideal candidate combines operational excellence with financial discipline, menu development, and mentoring. You will partner with the Executive Chef to elevate dining experiences and maintain the highest luxury standards during

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of culinary management in a high-volume hotel.
• Experience overseeing restaurant and banquet operations.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification required.
• Culinary degree preferred; union experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple venues.
• Develop culinary talent and mentor staff.
• Ensure flawless execution at restaurants, banquets, and events.
• Partner with Executive Chef on financial discipline and menu programming.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Payroll & budgeting

Team development

Supervision

Purchasing & inventory

ServSafe certified

Culinary degree preferred

Union experience preferred

Computer proficiency

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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.

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Darryl Downs