Executive Sous Chef

StepStone-Hospitality-Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel complex is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team across multiple outlets and bars, including a rooftop venue. You will manage daily operations, drive cost controls, and ensure guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

We require at least 4 years of culinary management experience, banquet supervision of 600+ guests, and a strong track record in staff development, cost control, and Marriott standards.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet hotel/restaurant.
• Experience executing banquet events of 600+ guests, with Garde Manger and hot kitchen supervision.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate kitchen staff and manage payroll/scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in budgeting for food cost and payroll.
• Control overheads and report variances with actionable recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygienic practices throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee purchasing/receiving standards in collaboration with storeroom.
• Test and evaluate products for quality, yield, and cost.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Food cost control

Staff development

Event banquet supervision

Guest service excellence

Education

Culinary degree or college education preferred

Job description

Description

The Le Meridien and Sheraton Hotel Charlotte complex is seeking a dynamic Executive Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen staff. Multiple outlets and bars including a rooftop venue will offer a creative, dynamic, and diverse culinary opportunity for the right individual.

The Executive Sous Chef has an overall responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the kitchen and food production outlets, ensuring operating costs are minimized.

Requirements

Responsible for the execution of all Sheraton and Le Meridien Hotels and company policies/procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls.

• To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e. food cost/payroll/etc.
• When agreed, control all overheads/achieve food cost budget throughout the oncoming year/report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action.
• Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.
• To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• Work closely with the storeroom manager and Executive Steward to establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.
• Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.
• Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.
• Perform any other duties as required by management.

Qualifications:

• The candidate is required to have at least 4 years previous culinary management experience in a high-volume, Multi outlet Hotel Restaurant
• Execute Banquet events of 600 or more. Experience must include Garde Manger and hot kitchen supervision
• Previously supervised of other culinary managers.
• Candidate must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ability to teach employees the importance of, and how to interact with internal/external guests and courteously solve internal requests
• Candidate must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and be able to create and understand financial reports.
• Ensure that all health standards are consistently maintained
• Ensure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment
• Ability to train staff to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Mariott standards
• Must be proficient with computers.
• Experience managing payroll and schedules required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Serve Safe certified food manager.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. Must be able to push and pull carts and items weighing up to 75 lbs. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting. Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knifes, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

The Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.