Senior Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Hotel Kitchens

Reitmr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401K

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead day-to-day culinary operations across our hotels in New York. You will supervise kitchen teams, ensure top-quality food, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to elevate dining experiences for guests and events.

We’re looking for a proven leader with 3+ years in high-volume hospitality, a culinary degree, and a passion for innovation, training, and guest satisfaction. Join a vibrant team committed to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in hotels, restaurants, or banquets.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, catering, and room service.
• Coach and supervise kitchen teams with scheduling and training.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portioning across outlets.
• Assist menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor costs and inventory to support profitability.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health department standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead day-to-day culinary operations across our hotels in New York. You will supervise kitchen teams, ensure top-quality food, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to elevate dining experiences for guests and events.

We’re looking for a proven leader with 3+ years in high-volume hospitality, a culinary degree, and a passion for innovation, training, and guest satisfaction. Join a vibrant team committed to service excellence.