Executive Sous Chef – Luxury NYC Hotel Kitchen Leader

Baccarat Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parking discount

Competitive salary

Job summary

Baccarat Hotel New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in a luxury setting, ensuring top-tier food quality and presentation. This role emphasizes strong leadership, staff development, and adherence to health and safety standards in a high-end environment.

Experience in a union environment and NYC food protection certification are required, with responsibility for kitchen operations, inventory, and cost control while driving menu innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a luxury dining setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients and equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations and staff.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure quality.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Manage inventory, orders, and food costs.
• Develop and test new recipes meeting standards and guest expectations.
• Collaborate with team to create innovative seasonal menus.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Baccarat Hotel New York is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in a luxury setting, ensuring top-tier food quality and presentation. This role emphasizes strong leadership, staff development, and adherence to health and safety standards in a high-end environment.

Experience in a union environment and NYC food protection certification are required, with responsibility for kitchen operations, inventory, and cost control while driving menu innovation.