Executive Sous Chef — Luxury NYC Boutique Hotel

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Hotel travel benefits

Job summary

Elysée New York is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary vision and daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage program. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive exceptional quality, consistency, and guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop teams, monitor food safety, and manage costs while helping elevate the hotel’s Forbes and LQA standards through excellence and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive culinary experience in an upscale or luxury hotel environment.
• Experience with pre-opening, reopening, or repositioning hotel operations preferred.
• NYC Food Protection Certification or ability to obtain after hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent execution of menus, recipes, and presentation standards.
• Lead production, service, and banquet operations with emphasis on quality and efficiency.
• Support menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain communication with Front Office, F&B, and hotel leadership teams.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Conduct daily line-ups and provide ongoing feedback on performance and standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team development

Budgeting

Quality control

Luxury hospitality

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

NYC Food Protection Certification

Job description

Elysée New York is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary vision and daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage program. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive exceptional quality, consistency, and guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will develop teams, monitor food safety, and manage costs while helping elevate the hotel’s Forbes and LQA standards through excellence and discretion.