Senior Kitchen Leader: High-Volume Hotel Dining

StepStone-Hospitality-Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel complex is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team across multiple outlets and bars, including a rooftop venue. You will manage daily operations, drive cost controls, and ensure guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

We require at least 4 years of culinary management experience, banquet supervision of 600+ guests, and a strong track record in staff development, cost control, and Marriott standards.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet hotel/restaurant.
• Experience executing banquet events of 600+ guests, with Garde Manger and hot kitchen supervision.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate kitchen staff and manage payroll/scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in budgeting for food cost and payroll.
• Control overheads and report variances with actionable recommendations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygienic practices throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee purchasing/receiving standards in collaboration with storeroom.
• Test and evaluate products for quality, yield, and cost.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Food cost control

Staff development

Event banquet supervision

Guest service excellence

Education

Culinary degree or college education preferred

Job description

The Le Meridien and Sheraton Charlotte Hotel complex is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team across multiple outlets and bars, including a rooftop venue. You will manage daily operations, drive cost controls, and ensure guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

We require at least 4 years of culinary management experience, banquet supervision of 600+ guests, and a strong track record in staff development, cost control, and Marriott standards.