Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel Banquets & Dining

Goodwin Recruiting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Leadership development and advancement

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, luxury hotel environment in Boston. The role requires hands-on leadership, team development, and a track record of delivering premier dining across restaurant and banquet functions.

The ideal candidate manages multiple outlets, drives cost controls, and thrives in a fast-paced setting with events and holidays. Willingness to relocate to Boston, MA is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of culinary management in a high-volume, full-service hotel.
• Experience overseeing restaurant and banquet operations.
• Supervising culinary managers and large kitchen teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Financial management: food cost, labor, payroll, budgeting.
• Purchasing, inventory, receiving, and cost controls.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Union experience preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency and administrative skills.
• Willing to live and work in Boston, MA.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple venues, including restaurants and banquets.
• Partner with Executive Chef to develop talent and ensure exceptional execution.
• Drive operational excellence and luxury dining standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Financial acumen

High-volume operations

Menu development

Multi-outlet oversight

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, luxury hotel environment in Boston. The role requires hands-on leadership, team development, and a track record of delivering premier dining across restaurant and banquet functions.

The ideal candidate manages multiple outlets, drives cost controls, and thrives in a fast-paced setting with events and holidays. Willingness to relocate to Boston, MA is essential.