Executive Sous Chef

The Crescent Hotels Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking an innovative Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at a luxury hotel in San Antonio. This role involves managing the renowned Le Petit Chef experience, overseeing menu development, and ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. Join a team that celebrates creativity and excellence, where your culinary expertise will shine in a vibrant and historic setting. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for passionate culinary leaders looking to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Highly competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan

401K matching program

Flexible scheduling

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership in luxury hotels or fine dining.
• Experience with immersive dining experiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary execution of Le Petit Chef, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise and mentor culinary team, ensuring safety and food prep standards.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Creativity in Culinary Arts

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Description

Situated in the heart of downtown, overlooking Travis Park, the AAA Four Diamond, St. Anthony Hotel offers easy access to the trendy restaurants and historical landmarks in San Antonio, Texas. St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Antonio, opened in 1909 and has been designated a national historic site. Our luxury hotel in San Antonio embodies old-world splendor with touches like Italian marble and Corinthian columns. Come make history with this luxury San Antonio hotel.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinate the purchase of all food and maintain menus, maintaining approved food costs and labor costs.

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join The St. Anthony team.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Position Overview:

The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel, is seeking an experienced, passionate, and innovative Executive Sous Chef to join our esteemed culinary team. This leader will take primary responsibility for the successful execution of the Le Petit Chef experience, a world-renowned 3D dining journey, while also assisting in managing and elevating all other culinary operations within the hotel, including banquets, in-room dining, and our restaurant outlets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the culinary execution and overall experience of Le Petit Chef, ensuring impeccable food quality, timing, and guest satisfaction.
• Be present and hands-on Wednesday through Sunday evenings, aligning with the Le Petit Chef program schedule.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations for the hotel’s culinary outlets, including menu development, staff scheduling, inventory control, and cost management.
• Supervise and mentor the culinary team, ensuring consistent adherence to safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards.
• Maintain strong communication with front-of-house managers to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in hiring, training, and performance evaluations of culinary team members.
• Monitor food trends and apply creativity to drive innovation within the culinary offerings while preserving the brand’s luxury standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local health and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Prior experience with immersive or theatrical dining experiences such as Le Petit Chef is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire culinary teams.
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines with a passion for culinary excellence.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: ServSafe Food Mgr Cert
• Preferred: ServSafe Allergen Cert
• Preferred: ServSafe Alcohol Awareness
• Required: Certified Food Handler

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities