Executive Sous Chef - Lead Innovative Kitchens

Loews Hotels & Co; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Training & development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Loews Hotels & Co in Orlando seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across multiple restaurant outlets, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety compliance, and guest satisfaction.

You will lead diverse teams, manage labor costs, drive menu development, and uphold Loews standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. The role supports banquet and daily restaurant operations across the property.

Formación

• 7 years of culinary leadership experience in upscale or luxury hotel or restaurant environments required
• Strong knowledge of advanced cooking techniques, menu development, and presentation standards
• Experience leading multiple outlets and banquet operations preferred
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality
• Food safety certification required
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with team members, leaders and guests.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, nights, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures staffing levels in all Restaurant Kitchens are maintained for optimal performance
• Represents Chef in absence
• Adheres to departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
• Responsible for smooth, cost-effective operation of restaurant food production including labor management, inventory control, and sanitation standards
• Establishes/oversees kitchen opening and closing operations
• Oversees food handlers in preparation and production of all hot and cold items
• Approves orders for raw food ingredients for menus
• Ensures proper receipt and storage of ingredients
• Oversees all aspects of food preparation ensuring recipes, plating, portions and garnish meet standards
• Organizes materials to assist food handlers to meet Loews standards for timely prep/service
• Monitors all preparation and cooking to meet sanitation standards
• Inspects equipment to ensure cleanliness and proper operation
• Reports equipment maintenance needs to engineering
• Interviews, trains, coaches, and disciplines team members per Loews standards
• Follows New Hire Training and onboarding procedures
• Reviews payroll, controls daily labor costs and adjusts staff as needed
• Attends hotel meetings to stay informed about activities and events
• Maintains communication with other departments regarding daily activities
• Evaluates team member performance and identifies training needs
• Conducts meetings to align beverage department staff on hotel information
• Executes other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Cost management

Team leadership

English communication

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Loews Hotels & Co in Orlando seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across multiple restaurant outlets, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety compliance, and guest satisfaction.

You will lead diverse teams, manage labor costs, drive menu development, and uphold Loews standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. The role supports banquet and daily restaurant operations across the property.