Executive Sous Chef — New Resort Opening

BENCHMARK; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality's Dellshire Resort is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across resort outlets and banquets. You will guide supervisors, cooks, and stewards, while ensuring high quality, consistency, and cost control in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires prior experience in a hotel or resort and a culinary degree or equivalent; ServSafe certification is preferred or obtainable. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and Midwestern hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a hotel, resort, or high-volume culinary operation.
• Experience overseeing multiple outlets and banquet operations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Culinary in overseeing culinary operations across all resort outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and events.
• Provide leadership and direction to culinary team members, including supervisors, cooks, and stewards.
• Work on the line as needed to support service periods, high-volume operations, and staffing needs.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion standards across all outlets.
• Support menu execution, recipe adherence, and food production planning.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity standards.
• Monitor food costs, waste, and inventory levels to support financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management of food products.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members to improve skills and performance.
• Support banquet and catering execution, including large-scale events and group functions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Uphold Dellshire Resort standards, culture, and service expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Food cost controls

Inventory management

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality's Dellshire Resort is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across resort outlets and banquets. You will guide supervisors, cooks, and stewards, while ensuring high quality, consistency, and cost control in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires prior experience in a hotel or resort and a culinary degree or equivalent; ServSafe certification is preferred or obtainable. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and Midwestern hospitality.