Executive Sous Chef

Davidson Hospitality Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency in all menu items. You will guide menu development and work with talented professionals to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with suppliers, and a passion for fresh ingredients and guest service excellence within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cooking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• College degree or certification in culinary or hospitality 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure quality and consistency in all menu items.
• Lead culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Create innovative and high-quality menus using fresh ingredients.
• Collaborate with suppliers and maintain high standards of guest service.

Skills

5+ years cooking

Team leadership

Menu planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial goals understanding

Education

College degree or culinary certification

Job description

Property Description

Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our hotel blends laid-back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort-style pool, family-friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel + Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high-energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.

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. In keeping 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.

In keeping 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.