Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Culinary Vision

Westin Hotels & Resorts; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Discounts at Marriott properties

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance plan

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Westin Bellevue is seeking an experienced culinary leader to manage all food-related functions and guide the staff. You will oversee kitchen operations across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria, while maintaining sanitation and food standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, cost control, safety, and delivering high quality guest experiences. Full-time management position based at Bellevue, WA with competitive pay, benefits, and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction for all day-to-day operations in kitchen leadership.
• Oversees food preparation across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and staff cafeteria.
• Ensures sanitation, safety and quality standards for all food products.
• Develops staff, sets performance standards, and monitors outcomes.
• Maintains cost controls and manages departmental expenses related to food and supplies.

Job description

Westin Bellevue is seeking an experienced culinary leader to manage all food-related functions and guide the staff. You will oversee kitchen operations across banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria, while maintaining sanitation and food standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, cost control, safety, and delivering high quality guest experiences. Full-time management position based at Bellevue, WA with competitive pay, benefits, and bonus eligibility.