Executive Sous Chef- NoMad Detroit

Hilton; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Detroit is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to drive day-to-day culinary operations across the property, partnering with the Executive Chef and department leaders to deliver high-quality, guest-focused dining experiences. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and adherence to budgetary and regulatory standards.

You will oversee staff performance, collaborate on menu development, and ensure consistent execution during peak service periods while maintaining the brand's hospitality

Qualifications

• Lead culinary operations across the hotel using NoMad standards.
• Maintain health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations compliance.
• Provide direction to culinary leaders and ensure seamless shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations and production of hotel meals.
• Lead and support Sous Chefs, supervisors, and cooks in preparing and presenting food.
• Monitor quality, presentation, timing, cost controls, and forecasted business needs.
• Provide daily direction and ensure clear handovers across shifts and outlets.
• Ensure appropriate staffing based on events, levels, and priorities.
• Step in for Executive Chef when needed and uphold hotel standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food quality

Job description

Job Identification: 221001

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Executive Sous Chef , and success of all hotel culinary operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

NoMad is a globally celebrated hospitality brand recognized for its timeless design, gracious service, and award-winning food and beverage programs. Since the opening of the original NoMad New York, the brand has become synonymous with exceptional dining experiences rooted in classical technique, contemporary creativity, and genuine hospitality.

The original NoMad New York earned a Michelin Star and international acclaim for its culinary program. The NoMad Bar was recognized as the #1 Bar in North America and #3 Bar in the World by The World’s 50 Best Bars . More recently, Side Hustle at NoMad London was awarded Best International Hotel Bar in the World at the 2025 Spirited Awards.

NoMad Detroit represents the next evolution of this legacy. The Executive Chef will play a defining role in establishing a culinary destination that honors the values of the brand while embracing Detroit’s vibrant culinary community. This is an opportunity to build something meaningful alongside a team committed to craftsmanship, creativity, and exceptional hospitality.

Responsibilities

Here’s some of what you'll do during a typical day:

Serve as the Executive Chef's primary operational partner and provide day-to-day leadership of culinary operations across the hotel.

Lead and support Sous Chefs, culinary supervisors, cooks, and other culinary team members in preparing, cooking, and presenting food in accordance with NoMad standards, recipes, productivity expectations, cost controls, and forecasted business needs.

Maintain a strong presence in kitchens and food outlets, particularly during peak service periods, to oversee production flow, quality, presentation, timing, and execution.

Provide clear daily direction to culinary leaders and ensure effective communication, handovers, and follow-through across shifts and outlets.

Ensure appropriate culinary leadership coverage and staffing based on business levels, events, outlet needs, and operational priorities.

Assume leadership of the culinary operation in the absence of the Executive Chef and exercise appropriate authority within established hotel standards and direction.

Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Disclaimer

This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.

Sydell Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day culinary operations: Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for special banquets and events, incorporating current food trends and regional flavors
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements that enhance the dining experience
• Support operational efficiency: Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.