Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Impact Kitchen & Events

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA with Match

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, catering, and room service. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will mentor kitchen teams, manage menus, and oversee food safety, cost control, and operational excellence while maintaining a positive culture that reflects Sonesta's service philosophy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality.
• Previous Sous Chef or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, banquet operations, and kitchen workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary and kitchen operations across restaurants, banquets, catering, room service, and events.
• Coach and train kitchen staff, schedule shifts, and maintain high performance.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portioning, and service standards.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and product quality control.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Menu development

Food safety

Operational leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, catering, and room service. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will mentor kitchen teams, manage menus, and oversee food safety, cost control, and operational excellence while maintaining a positive culture that reflects Sonesta's service philosophy.