Executive Sous Chef: Luxury Kitchen Leader

Chatham Bars Inn; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites an Executive Sous Chef to join the team overseeing culinary operations at a luxury property. You will direct kitchen staff, refine menus, and uphold elevated dining standards for guests.

You will lead with a focus on quality, training, and compliance, ensuring seamless service during busy periods and coordinating with other departments for events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in managing high-end operations preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities required.
• Must have superior communication and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and labor management practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume luxury hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of the kitchen staff.
• Demonstrated experience in menu development, food costing, and kitchen management.
• Planning, scheduling, and organizing staff to ensure proper coverage.
• Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, review and communicate all information pertinent to the day’s activities.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items.
• Check and control proper storage of all food items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and company policies.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and cost control initiatives to meet departmental goals.
• Support the development, coaching, and performance management of culinary team members.
• Ensure that all staff are properly trained and that they have the tools to effectively carry out their daily tasks.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure prompt response and follow up to staff and guests’ needs alike.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless execution of hotel events, banquets, and daily operations.
• Promote teamwork and motivation through daily communication.
• Serve as the culinary leader in the absence of the Executive Chef and ensure smooth operation of all kitchen functions

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites an Executive Sous Chef to join the team overseeing culinary operations at a luxury property. You will direct kitchen staff, refine menus, and uphold elevated dining standards for guests.

You will lead with a focus on quality, training, and compliance, ensuring seamless service during busy periods and coordinating with other departments for events and daily operations.