Executive Sous Chef – Upscale Hotel Kitchen Leader

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Loews Hotels, LLC. operates iconic hotels and resorts, including Universal Orlando properties. They seek a seasoned culinary leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining high-quality food production and sanitation, while building strong guest experiences and team development.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, cost control, and collaboration across hotel departments to deliver exceptional dining at scale.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership in upscale hotel or freestanding restaurant.
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food production techniques.
• Experienced with a range of kitchen equipment and operations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Enforce departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Manage kitchen operations for cost-effective food production, including labor and inventory control.
• Monitor kitchen opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, and sanitation standards.
• Order ingredients and manage proper storage and handling.
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff per company standards.
• Monitor labor costs and adjust staffing to business activity.
• Coordinate with other hotel departments and participate in meetings.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Guest service

English communication

Staff management

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Combination Ovens

Fryers

Grills

Griddles

Food Processors

Mixers

Slicers

Steamers

Sous Vide

Walk-in Coolers

Job description

Loews Hotels, LLC. operates iconic hotels and resorts, including Universal Orlando properties. They seek a seasoned culinary leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining high-quality food production and sanitation, while building strong guest experiences and team development.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, cost control, and collaboration across hotel departments to deliver exceptional dining at scale.