Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Teams & Menu Innovation

HHM Hotels; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support the Executive Chef and lead culinary and stewarding teams. You will ensure food quality, consistency, and profitability while guiding staff to HHM brand standards.

You will collaborate on menu development, test recipes, and drive kitchen operations, inventory control, and safe, efficient service. The role requires leadership, hands-on training, and flexibility to work holidays and weekends.

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

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates to standards.
• Oversee and direct food production in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate on new menu items, recipes testing and development.
• Ensure consistency of food products with recipes, portions, and serving standards.
• Manage food safety, handling and sanitation requirements.
• Train and evaluate staff on equipment, techniques and portion sizing.
• Supervise the stewarding operation and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Attend meetings (BEO, AM Stand Up, F&B) and participate in divisional staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety

Coaching & scheduling

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support the Executive Chef and lead culinary and stewarding teams. You will ensure food quality, consistency, and profitability while guiding staff to HHM brand standards.

You will collaborate on menu development, test recipes, and drive kitchen operations, inventory control, and safe, efficient service. The role requires leadership, hands-on training, and flexibility to work holidays and weekends.