Executive Sous Chef — Luxury NYC Hotel Kitchen Leader

Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental through Anthem Blue

Vision insurance through EyeMed

401(k) with employer match

Hotel room discounts

Vacation, Sick and Holiday benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel is seeking an experienced culinary leader to plan and manage the kitchen for our hotel restaurant and room service. You will ensure high quality, consistent menus, and a safe, efficient operation in a fast-paced environment.

Lead the culinary team, oversee hiring, training, and performance, and drive cost controls while upholding HEI standards and franchise requirements. This role requires hands-on leadership in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Management experience with Local 6 Union preferred.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the daily production, preparation and presentation of all hotel food to ensure quality and consistency.
• Manage kitchen human resources: hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance and sanitation of kitchen and equipment to meet safety standards.
• Monitor labor and food costs; prepare reports and budgets to ensure profitability.
• Assist the Executive Chef in menu costing and seasonal offerings; step in when needed.
• Process payroll for culinary and stewarding departments and promote safety programs.

Skills

Culinary management

Labor cost control

Menu costing

Team leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Staff training

Budget forecasting

Effective communication

Education

Culinary education

Post high school education

Job description

Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel is seeking an experienced culinary leader to plan and manage the kitchen for our hotel restaurant and room service. You will ensure high quality, consistent menus, and a safe, efficient operation in a fast-paced environment.

Lead the culinary team, oversee hiring, training, and performance, and drive cost controls while upholding HEI standards and franchise requirements. This role requires hands-on leadership in a luxury hotel setting.