Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Pacific Hospitality Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Denú Hotel & Spa in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experience.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef, supervise staff, and drive consistency in portioning, presentation, sanitation, and service across all meal periods. Leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to safety are essential in this high-volume, luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent training.
• Minimum five years progressive culinary experience with leadership.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or fine-dining environments preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required; ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily kitchen operations for efficient service.
• Ensure menu items meet recipes, quality, and dietary requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff; recruit and train as needed.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Assist in menu planning, budgeting, and cost controls.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food production systems

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Denú Hotel & Spa in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and guest experience.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef, supervise staff, and drive consistency in portioning, presentation, sanitation, and service across all meal periods. Leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to safety are essential in this high-volume, luxury setting.