Executive Sous Chef

Nbutexas; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Leadership development

National luxury hospitality org

Collaborative leadership

Event exposure

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for a nationally recognized Boston hotel. This hands-on role demands excellence in both restaurant and banquet contexts, with a focus on team development and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The candidate will oversee large kitchen teams, manage food cost and scheduling, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain luxury standards across multiple venues and high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Senior culinary leader with minimum 4 years in high-volume hotel settings.
• Experience overseeing restaurant and banquet operations.
• Proven ability to supervise culinary managers and large kitchen teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Solid cost control, payroll, and budgeting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across restaurant and banquet venues.
• Develop culinary talent and mentor junior chefs and managers.
• Ensure luxury standards and exceptional guest experiences.
• Partner with Executive Chef to drive menu development and event execution.
• Manage food cost, labor, and inventory with rigorous controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Financial acumen

Cost controls

Scheduling

Purchasing

Supervising managers

Computer proficiency

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Boston 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
• Willing to live and work in Boston, MA.
• 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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Jason Weaver