Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Daily Pay
Employee assistance program
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
wellness tools
Employee Referral Bonuses
Leadership development
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms
Dining Discounts
Travel Discounts
Job Description
White Lodging is a prominent hospitality company specializing in the development and operation of a diverse portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants strategically located in some of the most vibrant and dynamic cities across the United States. Known for its dedication to excellence in guest experience, White Lodging brings a superior level of hospitality that focuses on making guests feel truly valued and cared for. The company fosters a culture that encourages personal and professional development, enabling employees to perform their best while advancing in their careers. As an established leader in the hotel and restaurant industry, White Lodging emphasizes innovation, quality, and teamwork as core values that drive its success and customer satisfaction.
The Executive Sous Chef position at White Lodging is a senior leadership role within the hotel culinary operations, designed for accomplished culinary professionals seeking to advance into an Executive Chef role. Serving as the second-in-command, the Executive Sous Chef plays a crucial part in overseeing daily food and beverage production, maintaining high standards of food quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across multiple dining outlets and meal periods. This position requires a highly skilled leader who excels at managing large culinary teams and driving the culinary department's financial performance, all while delivering a premium dining experience to guests.
In this role, the Executive Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe execution, and operational strategies that align with the hotel’s brand standards and culinary objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing back-of-house operations in a high-volume hotel kitchen or banquet setting, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and portion control. They are responsible for mentoring and training culinary associates at various levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and promoting internal growth and career development within the team.
Additionally, the Executive Sous Chef manages food-related financials such as vendor invoices, payroll, and inventory reconciliation, consistently ensuring budget adherence and profitability. This role also requires effective cross-functional collaboration with sales, front-of-house leadership, and events teams to support banquet operations and special events, enhancing the overall guest dining experience.
White Lodging offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that starts from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid parental leave, and access to daily pay. Employees also benefit from programs such as an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with company match, paid time off with rollover, leadership development, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. For culinary professionals aspiring to elevate their career in a dynamic, supportive, and award-winning hospitality environment, the Executive Sous Chef role at White Lodging presents an exceptional opportunity.
The Executive Sous Chef position at White Lodging is a senior leadership role within the hotel culinary operations, designed for accomplished culinary professionals seeking to advance into an Executive Chef role. Serving as the second-in-command, the Executive Sous Chef plays a crucial part in overseeing daily food and beverage production, maintaining high standards of food quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across multiple dining outlets and meal periods. This position requires a highly skilled leader who excels at managing large culinary teams and driving the culinary department's financial performance, all while delivering a premium dining experience to guests.
In this role, the Executive Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe execution, and operational strategies that align with the hotel’s brand standards and culinary objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing back-of-house operations in a high-volume hotel kitchen or banquet setting, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and portion control. They are responsible for mentoring and training culinary associates at various levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and promoting internal growth and career development within the team.
Additionally, the Executive Sous Chef manages food-related financials such as vendor invoices, payroll, and inventory reconciliation, consistently ensuring budget adherence and profitability. This role also requires effective cross-functional collaboration with sales, front-of-house leadership, and events teams to support banquet operations and special events, enhancing the overall guest dining experience.
White Lodging offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that starts from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid parental leave, and access to daily pay. Employees also benefit from programs such as an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with company match, paid time off with rollover, leadership development, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. For culinary professionals aspiring to elevate their career in a dynamic, supportive, and award-winning hospitality environment, the Executive Sous Chef role at White Lodging presents an exceptional opportunity.
Job Requirements
- Minimum five years of progressive chef experience in large-scale hotel or banquet culinary operation, Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams in high-volume environments, Deep expertise in menu creation and recipe development, Strong organizational and analytical skills for managing budgets, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Commitment to fostering a collaborative kitchen culture, Associate's degree or equivalent hands-on leadership experience considered
Job Qualifications
- Minimum five years of progressive chef experience in large-scale hotel or banquet operations, Proven leadership and team development skills in a high-volume kitchen, Expertise in menu creation, food preparation, and recipe development, Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, Strong analytical skills in managing food cost and budgets, Excellent communication and culinary coaching abilities, Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, or Business Administration preferred
Job Duties
- Lead all hotel culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence, Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and implementation, Manage daily back-of-house kitchen operations including staffing and inventory, Train and mentor culinary associates at various levels, Monitor and manage food-related expenses to ensure budget adherence, Partner with sales and events teams to support banquet operations and special events, Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations across all food outlets
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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