Executive Sous Chef: Dynamic Kitchen Leader

Millennium Hotels; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

M Social Sunnyvale is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team and support the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations. You will drive food quality, production planning, and staff development to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Located onsite in Sunnyvale, this role requires strong leadership, menu development, and a passion for hospitality excellence within a vibrant hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Executive Sous Chef leadership experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to develop menus and culinary concepts with team input.
• Proven track record in coaching, training, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and coaching to culinary team members.
• Oversee all kitchen operations across restaurant, banquet, and catering.
• Ensure recipes and standards are consistently followed.
• Monitor food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Lead menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Manage production levels and kitchen readiness.
• Step in as leader in absence of Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Operations

Menu Development

Training & Development

Food Safety

Cost Control

Inventory Management

Teamwork

Quality Assurance

Scheduling & Labor

Job description

M Social Sunnyvale is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team and support the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations. You will drive food quality, production planning, and staff development to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Located onsite in Sunnyvale, this role requires strong leadership, menu development, and a passion for hospitality excellence within a vibrant hotel environment.