Executive Sous Chef

Destination by Hyatt; Stowe (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination by Hyatt in Vermont's premier mountain resort community seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations across resort restaurants, banquets, and events. You will partner with the Executive Chef and Culinary Director to ensure exceptional food quality, guest experience, and financial performance.

This hands-on role requires a visible, collaborative leader who motivates teams, ensures HACCP compliance, and drives seasonal menu innovation while maintaining Hyatt brand

Qualifications

• A culinary degree and five+ years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury hospitality.
• Experience as an Executive Sous Chef or senior Sous Chef preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Proven ability to manage labor, food cost, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across multiple outlets, banquet venues, and resort events.
• Ensure consistency with Hyatt brand standards, recipes, presentation, quality, and guest experience.
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs and culinary staff while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development and implementation of new offerings.
• Oversee labor productivity, scheduling, food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Partner with Food & Beverage, Stewarding, Purchasing, and Events teams to execute weddings and high-volume events.
• Lead by example during service and provide visible leadership during peak periods.
• Assist recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows for efficiency and guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Executive Sous Chef

At Spruce Peak, we have something special. As Vermont's premier mountain resort community, we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. The Lodge at Spruce Peak is slopeside at Stowe Mountain Resort, offering year-round adventures, destination weddings, luxury events, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Organization- Spruce Peak

Summary

Executive Sous Chef

At Spruce Peak, we have something special. As Vermont's premier mountain resort community, we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. The Lodge at Spruce Peak is slopeside at Stowe Mountain Resort, offering year-round adventures, destination weddings, luxury events, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Our culinary program celebrates Vermont through seasonal ingredients, local partnerships, and thoughtful hospitality. From elevated restaurant dining to large-scale banquets and signature resort events, our team is committed to delivering exceptional food with consistency, creativity, and genuine care.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for leading the daily culinary operations across the resort's restaurants, banquets, and special events. This role partners closely with the Executive Chef and Culinary Director to ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, financial performance, and the continued development of our culinary team.

This position is highly visible and hands-on, requiring a leader who thrives in a fast-paced luxury resort environment while inspiring teams through collaboration, accountability, and a passion for hospitality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily culinary operations across multiple restaurant outlets, banquet venues, and resort events.


• Ensure consistent execution of Hyatt brand standards, recipes, presentation, quality, and guest experience.


• Coach, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs and culinary colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Partner with culinary leadership on seasonal menu development, recipe standardization, and implementation of new offerings.


• Manage labor productivity, scheduling, food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction to achieve financial objectives.


• Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, HACCP compliance, and workplace safety.


• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Stewarding, Purchasing, and Events teams to execute weddings, conferences, holiday programming, and other high-volume resort events.


• Lead by example during service, providing visible leadership and support during peak operating periods.


• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning for the culinary team.


• Continuously identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows, and operational efficiency while enhancing the guest experience.

Qualifications

• A culinary degree, plus five or more years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume hospitality environment – or the equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef or senior Sous Chef preferred.


• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.


• Proven experience managing labor, food cost, purchasing, and inventory controls.


• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.


• Ability to lead multiple outlets and large-scale banquet operations simultaneously.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require.

Why Spruce Peak?

Joining Spruce Peak means becoming part of a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and authentic hospitality. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals while creating memorable dining experiences in one of New England's premier mountain destinations.

As part of the Hyatt family, you'll enjoy outstanding benefits, including world-class travel privileges, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Beyond work, Stowe offers year-round recreation including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, paddling, and access to one of Vermont's most vibrant food and craft beverage communities.