Executive Sous Chef: Lead Creative Menus & High-Volume Ops

MARRIOTT RALEIGH DURHAM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team across hotel outlets and events. You will develop menus, manage cost controls, oversee procurement and production, and mentor staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary trends awareness, and a hands-on approach to delivering exceptional service while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining.
• Proven leadership and managerial skills supporting growth and teamwork.
• Up-to-date on culinary trends and ongoing development.
• Extremely creative with strong service skills and team energizing ability.
• Proven financial planning skills for date, trend analysis and improvements.
• Supportive of Corporate programs and initiatives.
• Experience with media promotional venues and activities.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team to execute at a high level and develop menus.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations across outlets, catering, and banquet.
• Develop recipes, cost controls, plating specs and production schedules.
• Maintain food and beverage standards via standardized recipes and safety.
• Optimize profitability through inventory, food cost controls and promotions.
• Utilize labor management tools to set staffing and productivity targets.
• Prepare weekly schedules and support staff in peak times.
• Recruitment to maintain staffing levels and provide training.
• Participate in capital projects and weekly operating meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

High-volume catering

Leadership skills

Culinary trends

Creativity in kitchen

Financial planning

Corporate programs

Media promotions

Computer literacy

Job description

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park in Durham, NC seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team across hotel outlets and events. You will develop menus, manage cost controls, oversee procurement and production, and mentor staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary trends awareness, and a hands-on approach to delivering exceptional service while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.