Executive Sous Chef

Luminary Hotel & Co., located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a distinguished member of the Autograph Collection, a prestigious portfolio of independent hotels known for delivering unique and memorable experiences. Owned and operated by Mainsail Lodging, an independent franchisee founded in 1998, the hotel prides itself on maintaining a high standard of hospitality, integrity, and leadership while fostering a culture of teamwork and ownership. As part of this vibrant and dynamic environment, Luminary Hotel & Co. offers both guests and employees an opportunity to be part of a community that values exceptional service and professional growth. This hotel is not only a destination for travelers seeking personalized and original experiences but also a workplace where employees are encouraged to belong to an amazing global team and become the best version of themselves.

The Executive Sous Chef at Luminary Hotel & Co. holds a crucial leadership position within the culinary department, tasked with driving culinary excellence across banquet operations and multiple restaurant outlets. This full-time management role demands a forward-thinking and hands-on culinary leader with proven experience in high-volume banquet production kitchens and multi-outlet hotel environments. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership team, the Executive Sous Chef ensures the delivery of exceptional guest experiences, operational efficiency, and the achievement of financial performance goals.

The responsibilities of this role encompass full oversight of banquet and catering culinary operations during the Executive Banquet Chef’s absence, guaranteeing seamless execution and continuous operational standards. This includes supervising daily production, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, adhering to strict health and safety regulations, and supporting cost control, inventory management, and labor efficiency. Moreover, the Executive Sous Chef actively collaborates with culinary leadership to interact with guests and event clients, monitors guest satisfaction trends, and assists in developing seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends and regional influences.

In addition to operational oversight, the Executive Sous Chef plays a vital role in team development by mentoring culinary staff, conducting training and performance evaluations, managing scheduling and disciplinary actions, and cultivating a culture of accountability, recognition, and professional growth. Candidates must demonstrate strong financial acumen, including expertise in cost control, labor management, and menu engineering, and possess the ability to orchestrate multiple simultaneous events while maintaining timing precision, food quality, and presentation standards.

Physical demands of the role include the ability to stand throughout the entire shift and occasionally exert significant physical force. It also requires strong mental demands such as making sound judgments quickly, working effectively in a high-pressure kitchen environment, managing multiple tasks, handling diverse personalities, and maintaining confidentiality. The role calls for individuals committed to hospitality excellence and capable of executing their duties with urgency and discipline within a 24/7 hotel operation.

This position offers compensation commensurate with experience and skills and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, holiday pay, employee discounts, career training, tuition reimbursement, and more. Joining Luminary Hotel & Co. as an Executive Sous Chef means contributing to a culture that values excellence and integrity while advancing your culinary career within an acclaimed hospitality brand.