Executive Sous Chef — High-Volume Hotel Kitchens

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Health benefits

Meal benefits

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Coralville, IA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations across hotel outlets, banquet, and room service. You will guide teams, ensure top guest experiences, and uphold food quality and kitchen standards in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

This salaried leadership role offers a starting annual salary of $60,000, with schedule flexibility based on events and business needs. Strong teamwork and guest-focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of high-volume culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, safety, and kitchen operations.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food and labor cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations across banquet, restaurant, room service, stewarding, and other outlets.
• Coach, train, and develop culinary associates and kitchen leadership teams.
• Support scheduling to maintain coverage and control labor costs.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and recipe adherence.
• Maintain proper food handling, labeling, storage, and sanitation per health standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and vendor relations.

Skills

High-volume leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Labor cost control

Team coaching

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Coralville, IA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations across hotel outlets, banquet, and room service. You will guide teams, ensure top guest experiences, and uphold food quality and kitchen standards in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

This salaried leadership role offers a starting annual salary of $60,000, with schedule flexibility based on events and business needs. Strong teamwork and guest-focus are essential.