Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Hotel Kitchens

White Lodging; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Employee referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging in Texas is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to serve as the second-in-command of the hotel’s culinary operation. This senior leadership role leads daily food and beverage production and mentors a high-performing culinary team.

You will drive menu quality, control food costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on concept development, training, and banquet service to elevate guest dining across the property.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Chef experience in a large-scale hotel, resort, or high-volume banquet operation.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop culinary teams with low turnover.
• Deep expertise in menu creation, food preparation techniques, and strict health/sanitation standards.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills in managing food cost, labor, inventory, and budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and culinary coaching skills with a collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence, ensuring food quality and compliance across outlets.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe execution, and cost targets.
• Manage daily back-of-house operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, and portion control.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary associates across all levels to foster internal promotion.
• Monitor and manage food-related expenses and ensure budget adherence and profitability.
• Partner with Sales, FOH leadership, and Events teams to support banquets and elevated guest dining.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff mentoring

Hotel banquet experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Management

Job description

White Lodging in Texas is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to serve as the second-in-command of the hotel’s culinary operation. This senior leadership role leads daily food and beverage production and mentors a high-performing culinary team.

You will drive menu quality, control food costs, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on concept development, training, and banquet service to elevate guest dining across the property.