Executive Sous Chef

The Westin Seattle, located at 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington, is a distinguished hotel offering a premium hospitality experience. As part of Marriott International, a global leader in the hotel and lodging industry, The Westin Seattle is dedicated to providing exceptional service and fostering an environment that promotes well-being for its guests and associates alike. Recognized for its commitment to wellness, the brand focuses on empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being during their travels. The Westin Seattle strives to be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, encouraging both guests and employees to embrace balanced lifestyles for optimal performance and happiness.

This full-time management position within the Food and Beverage & Culinary category commands an annual pay range between $95,000 and $131,000, accompanied by bonus eligibility. The role is integral in showcasing culinary talents by not only performing culinary tasks but also assisting in leading culinary staff and managing all food-related functions within the hotel. This position requires a hands-on leader who works diligently to improve guest satisfaction and employee engagement while maximizing overall financial performance.

The Assistant Culinary Manager supervises all kitchen areas to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet the brand’s culinary standards. Overseeing a variety of food preparation domains—including banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and the employee cafeteria—the manager also ensures support areas such as dish rooms and purchasing operate efficiently. Supervisory responsibilities extend to guiding and developing subordinates, ensuring compliance with sanitation and food safety standards, and maintaining the highest operational standards across all culinary activities.

Key functions of the role include providing daily operational direction, filling staffing gaps, setting performance standards, and fostering a cooperative team environment built on mutual trust and respect. The manager is expected to lead by example, promoting integrity and sound business decisions, while maintaining open communication channels and an "open door" employee policy. Regularly reviewing staffing needs, ensuring appropriate coverage to meet guest service requirements, and maintaining financial and operational objectives are also critical components of this dynamic role.

Establishing strong culinary goals, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures are essential functions to sustain excellence. The Assistant Culinary Manager is responsible for menu development, food quality control, presentation standards, and the implementation of brand-specific safety codes. They play a pivotal role in purchasing, receiving, and storage processes to maintain product integrity.

Exceptional customer service is a core focus, with responsibilities including coaching staff on service excellence, addressing guest complaints, and continuously improving guest satisfaction levels through feedback and proactive measures. The managerial role extends to human resources activities such as mentoring, coaching, overseeing fair treatment of employees, conducting performance appraisals, and managing progressive discipline processes.

At The Westin Seattle, diversity is embraced, and employment is offered without discrimination. Benefits for this full-time role include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, accident coverage, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plans, stock purchase programs, employee discounts, and other valuable perks that support employee well-being and development. Prospective candidates who are passionate, optimistic, adventurous, and committed to both personal and organizational wellness will thrive in this role, becoming part of a global team dedicated to excellence and innovation in hospitality.