Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Dining Leader

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discount

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Houston, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day culinary operations across outlets, supervise Sous Chefs and staff, and ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will help train and schedule team members, manage menu development, costing, inventory, and collaborate with Sales, Catering and Banquets to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience.
• Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Assist the Executive Chef in creating and tasting new recipes and maintaining costing of all dishes.
• Maintain procedures to ensure security and proper storage of food/beverage products, inventory and equipment; replenish supplies timely; minimize waste and control costs.
• Recommend and initiate staffing decisions in accordance with company rules and policies; alert management to serious issues.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with Sales, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, Guest Services; assist with banquets and events.
• Interact with guests, vendors, and health departments to ensure safety, quality and best prices.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Development

Scheduling

Food Safety

Cost Control

Inventory Management

Menu Development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Houston, TX is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day culinary operations across outlets, supervise Sous Chefs and staff, and ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will help train and schedule team members, manage menu development, costing, inventory, and collaborate with Sales, Catering and Banquets to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.