Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Impact Hotel Kitchens

Highgate Hotels L.P.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to coordinate and supervise all aspects of the hotel’s food production, maintaining profitability and high quality across outlets.

You will train staff, enforce recipes and sanitation, and control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction. The role requires leadership, long hours, and collaboration with F&B management to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 3-year or 4-year culinary degree with 5+ years progressive hotel/kitchen experience.
• Previous supervisor responsibility required.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques and health department rules/regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with staff and guests.
• Attend required meetings and trainings; maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the kitchen and food production operations.
• Work with F&B managers and inform on F&B issues as they arise.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure quality and cost control.
• Monitor labor costs, payroll, and inventory; respond to guest complaints promptly.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, health regulations, and requisition procedures.
• Assist in creating and updating menus and promotional efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree (3- or 4-year)

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to coordinate and supervise all aspects of the hotel’s food production, maintaining profitability and high quality across outlets.

You will train staff, enforce recipes and sanitation, and control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction. The role requires leadership, long hours, and collaboration with F&B management to ensure exceptional service.