Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Resort Kitchen Leader

Aimbridge Hospitality; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in directing all food production activities. The role emphasizes adherence to standardized recipes, quality presentation, sanitation, and cost control in a luxury hotel environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive hotel kitchen experience with supervisory duties, a culinary degree or equivalent, and the ability to work a flexible schedule under

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive hotel food service experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• 2-year college degree plus 3+ years related experience, or 4-year degree with 1–2 years related experience, or culinary degree with 1–2 years progressive hotel experience.
• Proficiency with Windows OS, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and handle high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen operations ensuring production aligns with standardized recipes and brand standards.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across kitchen, work, and storage areas; minimize waste and control costs.
• Create menus, oversee food presentation, and monitor banquet and catering activities for quality and consistency.
• Plan and conduct annual employee reviews and provide ongoing coaching to kitchen staff.
• Monitor stock levels, par levels, and purchasing to maintain inventory accuracy and control costs.
• Engage with guests professionally and resolve issues efficiently.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Flexible schedule

Communication

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

2-year college degree

4-year college degree + 1–2 years experience

Tools

Windows OS

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Word processing

Job description

The Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in directing all food production activities. The role emphasizes adherence to standardized recipes, quality presentation, sanitation, and cost control in a luxury hotel environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive hotel kitchen experience with supervisory duties, a culinary degree or equivalent, and the ability to work a flexible schedule under