Overview
The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen for which s/he is responsible are well prepared with regard to quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff; meet corporate quality standards; assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes and sanitation. The Execuitve Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.
Responsible for quality and quantity control of food production and appropriate staffing of entire banquet kitchen.
Supervise and schedule banquet kitchen staff.
Maintain refrigerator and kitchen in clean, organized manner to facilitate the high volume production necessary to achieve company goals.
Make the Purchasing Manager or Executive Chef aware of any special products needed for coming functions.
Make cooks aware of daily forecasts and customer counts so that they can be adequately prepared to serve both hot and cold food on time.
Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with SOP’s in all outlets.
Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Highgate Hotel standards.
Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
Know how to compute daily food cost.
Work with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus.
Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste and temperature of items served.
Check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation.
Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality and price structure.
Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report and food cost report
Qualifications
Two years of Sous Chef Level experience in a luxury hotel required.
5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
Culinary degree required
Union hotel experience preferred
2 years of banquet experience required
Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
Long hours sometimes required.
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Benefits
We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
For Employees Based in Washington
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
For Employees Based in Colorado
8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
For Employees Based in California
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.
The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions
Posting Date
This job opening was posted on 10/21/2026 and will remain open for at least 70 days.
