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Executive Sous Chef

• Corinne
  Full TimeDenver
• United States1 day ago Opening
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  Industry
• Hotels & Resorts
  Role
• Executive Sous Chef
  Level
• Management
  Department
• Chefs-Kitchen
  Full Time
  Posted at: 08 Nov 2026
  

Last Date:

05 Dec 2026

Salary Details

Competetive Salary Offered

Job Description

Description

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

We are hiring an experienced Executive Sous Chef to serve as the second-in-command of our hotel culinary operations. This is a senior kitchen leadership role for a proven culinary professional who is ready to step into an Executive Chef in training capacity

• leading daily food and beverage production, developing a high-performing culinary team, and driving the menu quality and financial performance that define a premium hotel dining experience.

If you're an Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or Chef de Cuisine ready to take the next step in your culinary management career with one of the country's leading hotel and restaurant companies, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead all hotel culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence

• maintaining food quality, freshness, and full compliance with health department regulations and food safety standards across every outlet and meal period
  Collaborate directly with the Executive Chef on menu development, implementation timelines, recipe execution, and USE Records
• ensuring all culinary financial objectives and food cost targets are consistently met
  Manage daily back-of-house operations across a high-volume hotel kitchen environment
• including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and portion control in full adherence to White Lodging corporate SOPs
  Train, mentor, and develop culinary associates at all levels
• from entry-level cooks to line cooks and senior kitchen staff
• fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and internal promotion
  Monitor and manage all food-related expenses
• including vendor invoices, payroll, and inventory reconciliation
• to ensure consistent budget adherence and culinary department profitability
  Partner cross-functionally with Sales, front-of-house leadership, and Events teams to support banquet operations, special events, and elevated guest dining experiences across the property
  What You'll Bring
  Minimum 5 years of progressive Chef experience in a large-scale hotel, resort, or high-volume banquet culinary operation•required
  Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop culinary teams in a high-volume hotel kitchen or banquet environment•with a track record of low turnover and strong internal promotion
  Deep expertise in menu creation, food preparation techniques, recipe development, and strict compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
  Strong analytical and organizational skills•with demonstrated experience managing food cost, labor cost, inventory, and culinary department budgets in a hotel or resort setting
  Excellent interpersonal, communication, and culinary coaching skills•with a genuine commitment to building a collaborative, high-performing kitchen team culture
  Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, or Business Administration preferred•equivalent hands-on culinary leadership experience considered
  What You Can Look Forward To
  Benefits•starting day 1
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  Life and disability insurance
  Paid parental leave
  DailyPay•get paid when you need it
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  401(k) with company match
  Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
  Complimentary wellness tools
  Unlimited employee referral bonuses
  Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
  Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
  Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
  White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Full Time

• Compensation starts at $65,779 to $76,899.

Accepting applications for up to 7 days from the date the job was posted.

Additional Information:

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, "Marriott"). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.