Executive Sous Chef

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K match

Dental & Vision coverage

Teledoc service

Pet insurance

Hospitality discounts

Job summary

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team and ensure top-quality dining experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain consistency across menus, and work with a talented group of chefs to deliver exceptional guest satisfaction in a vibrant hospitality setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, and strategic cost control, while fostering teamwork and delivering unforgettable Margaritaville-inspired cuisine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cooking experience with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• College degree or certification in culinary or hospitality preferred.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of financial goals and outcomes.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure quality and consistency in all menu items.
• Lead the culinary team and collaborate with vendors and facilities.
• Drive guest experiences through creative menus and efficient service.
• Partner with purchasing to source fresh ingredients and manage costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Menu planning

Financial acumen

Education

College degree in culinary/hospitality

Job 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 Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.