Executive Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

HHM Hospitality; Palm Beach Isles (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost control across menu items. You will lead culinary staff, partner on new menu items, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a high-volume environment.

The role requires managerial experience in upscale settings, culinary certification, and the ability to drive performance through coaching and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high-volume foodservice establishment required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct food production to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Develop and test new menu items and recipes with the culinary team.
• Ensure consistent preparation and portioning per recipes and standards.
• Lead food safety, sanitation, and staff training initiatives.
• Supervise the stewarding operation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety

Staff Training

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost control across menu items. You will lead culinary staff, partner on new menu items, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a high-volume environment.

The role requires managerial experience in upscale settings, culinary certification, and the ability to drive performance through coaching and collaboration with cross-functional teams.