Mason Street Grill Executive Sous Chef

Mason Street Grill is a premier dining establishment located in downtown Milwaukee, renowned for its exceptional wood-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and live jazz performances. Part of the iconic Pfister Hotel and the expanding portfolio of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Mason Street Grill represents more than just a single restaurant opportunity; it is a gateway to a wide range of career growth, leadership development, and advancement within a luxury hospitality group. Marcus Hotels & Resorts boasts a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence, focusing on creating extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. The brand is recognized for its unique character and style in its portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and resorts across the United States.

The Executive Sous Chef role at Mason Street Grill is a critical leadership position responsible for elevating the guest dining experience and ensuring the culinary team performs at its highest potential. This role involves a blend of creativity, precise culinary skills, high-level operational oversight, and a passion for excellence. The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to manage menu execution, maintain cost controls, uphold safety and food quality standards, and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations. Beyond direct kitchen responsibilities, this role also extends oversight to Pastry, Purchasing, Stewarding, and Private Dining, especially in the Executive Chef's absence.

As an ideal candidate, the Executive Sous Chef will possess 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within hotels, resorts, or upscale dining environments. With a comprehensive knowledge of food products, preparation techniques, and culinary standards, this individual will be adept at managing labor and food costs, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering a teamwork-driven atmosphere that promotes accountability and guest-focused service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $85,000, inclusive of bonus incentives and early wage access, alongside a robust benefits package including health insurance eligibility, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and 401(k) matching.

At Mason Street Grill, the culture is built on delivering consistent, exceptional dining experiences that create memorable moments for guests. The Executive Sous Chef will play a vital role in shaping this culture by training, mentoring, and supervising culinary staff to consistently meet high standards for food quality and presentation. The position also demands flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic nature of hospitality operations.

Additionally, associates at Mason Street Grill and within the Marcus Hotels & Resorts family benefit from numerous perks such as discounted on-site parking, dry cleaning, cell phone reimbursements, and room discounts across multiple hotel brands. The commitment to career advancement is evident through leadership development opportunities spanning various luxury hospitality properties including restaurants, spas, resorts, and entertainment venues. This comprehensive approach to associate growth ensures that the Executive Sous Chef not only contributes to culinary excellence but also has pathways for personal and professional development within a respected and expanding hospitality enterprise.