Executive Sous Chef at Goodwin Recruiting
Job Description
Job Description
Executive Sous Chef – Premier Hotel Opening | New York City, NY
Join the opening culinary leadership team of a new, upscale hotel in New York City. We’re seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef with a strong foundation in Latin cuisine and solid banquet experience. Familiarity with Asian flavors and modern techniques is a plus.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a diverse and dynamic culinary program from the ground up. The Executive Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in leading all back-of-house operations and ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and teamwork across multiple outlets.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus a performance-based bonus (10% of base salary)
- Medical, dental, 401K vacation pay...great benefits
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group
- Collaborative, professional, and growth-focused environment
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations across banquets, in-room dining, and signature restaurant outlets
- Lead, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team to uphold elevated standards of flavor, presentation, and efficiency
- Contribute to menu development and opening concept execution, bringing Latin-inspired creativity and global influences to the table
- Manage food and labor costs, P&L performance, and inventory control
- Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Collaborate closely with front-of-house management to deliver a seamless guest experience
- Act as the Executive Chef’s right hand and assume leadership responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive kitchen leadership, including at least 2 years as an Executive Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume restaurant
- Strong background in Latin cuisine; Asian cuisine experience a plus
- Proven banquet experience and familiarity with multi-outlet operations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills
- Hands-on, team-oriented leader with a passion for hospitality and culinary innovation
- Previous hotel opening or pre-opening experience preferred
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