Executive Sous Chef - Banquets & Creative Cuisine Leader

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Parental Leave

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead banquet kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency across all events. You will supervise diverse culinary staff, plan production, and maintain cost controls while partnering with the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to manage multiple events with seasonal ingredients and regional flavors.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a supervisory or management role in Culinary.
• Culinary degree or relative experience.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise banquet kitchen staff and oversee functions.
• Plan production, purchasing and scheduling.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Collaborate with FOH for strong communication and teamwork.
• Demonstrate leadership and professional demeanor for outlet management.
• Manage food and labor costs while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Staff supervision

Kitchen operations

Menu planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Food cost control

Safety compliance

Staff training

Problem solving

Reading/interpret docs

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead banquet kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency across all events. You will supervise diverse culinary staff, plan production, and maintain cost controls while partnering with the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to manage multiple events with seasonal ingredients and regional flavors.