Executive Sous Chef Temporary

About the role

This role is a key leadership position in the kitchen operations of Sonesta International Hotels. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading all day-to-day culinary and kitchen operations
• Supervise kitchen team members, providing coaching, training, scheduling, and hands-on leadership
• Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, portioning, and service standards are maintained
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, banquet menus, and food innovation initiatives
• Oversee food preparation, kitchen workflow, and line operations to ensure efficiency during high-volume service periods
• Support inventory management, food ordering, receiving, and product quality control processes
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and high-performing kitchen environment
• Partner closely with Banquets, Catering, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to execute meetings, weddings, conferences, and events
• Support employee engagement, culinary training, development, and succession planning initiatives within the kitchen team

Requirements

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
• Previous Sous Chef or Kitchen Leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, banquet operations, catering, inventory management, and kitchen operations
• Experience managing food quality, labor productivity, food costs, purchasing, and operational performance standards
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate and support culinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation practices, and health department compliance requirements
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and remain calm under pressure during busy service periods
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Creative mindset with a passion for hospitality, food innovation, teamwork, and exceptional guest experiences
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a hospitality environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, hospitality, and creating memorable dining experiences
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a hospitality environment

Skills

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Food safety

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Variety of Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000, with a potential bonus plan. The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

Schedule

Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a hospitality environment.