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Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention CenterMontgomery, AL, US
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center — Montgomery, AL

Why This Role Matters

At Renaissance Montgomery, every dish is an opportunity to delight — for guests, for the hotel's reputation, and for your culinary legacy. As Executive Sous Chef, you'll be a vital leader in our kitchen team, executing bold flavors, mentoring staff, and helping guide the culinary vision of a distinguished hotel and convention center.

How You Will Make An Impact

  • Serve as second-in-command in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in planning, executing, and elevating all culinary operations.
  • Lead and mentor line cooks, sous chefs, and kitchen staff — fostering development, teamwork, and high performance.
  • Monitor quality, consistency, and presentation across all food outlets (banquets, outlets, in-house dining, room service).
  • Collaborate on menu innovation, seasonal specials, cost controls, and menu pricing strategy.
  • Ensure kitchen operations thrive under high standards — sanitation, safety, compliance, waste control, and timely service.

What You Bring To The Kitchen

  • Culinary degree, professional certification, or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in upscale hotel, resort, or fine-dining kitchens. Ideally, strong experience in a large event production environment.
  • Proven leadership : experience training, managing, and supervising kitchen teams
  • Polished presentation skills and experience doing client menu presentations and tastings
  • Strong understanding of food cost control, purchasing, menu engineering, and kitchen financials
  • Creative vision with technical mastery; able to translate ideas into consistent execution under pressure
  • Commitment to high standards of hygiene, food safety (ServSafe or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; calm in fast-paced service
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed

    • Why You'll Want to Work Here

  • Culinary Creativity : You'll help shape menus that reflect regional flavor, seasonal ingredients, and guest expectations
  • Growth & Ownership : Opportunities to grow, take initiative, and leave your mark on operations
  • Supportive Team Culture : Join a kitchen and hotel leadership team that values respect, collaboration, and continuous learning
  • Competitive Rewards : We offer a robust compensation and benefits package, staff discounts (including worldwide Marriott travel discounts), and opportunities for recognition.

    • Ready to Apply?

    If you're passionate about elevating food experiences and ready to help lead a premier hotel kitchen team — we'd love to meet you. Please submit your resume, a short cover letter sharing your culinary philosophy, and any portfolio or sample menus you've created.

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