Executive Sous Chef

HEI Hotels & Resorts
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Oct 13, 2025
About Us Sophisticated design, luxurious amenities, bright lights and breathtaking views are just some descriptions of our hotel. Who wouldn't want to be part of it? Immerse yourself in Times Square, heart of New York City. Here at the Renaissance TSQ, we are like a big work family embracing each other and valuing our diversity. Come join the team to enjoy the grand options offered such as traveling perks, health benefits packages and prosperous retirement plans along with so much more! Let's discuss how to make you part of our team! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview The Renaissance Times Square is searching for a talented and driven Executive Sous Chef to join the opening team of our exclusive, soon-to-be-revealed Restaurant, Bar, and Market. Located at the epicenter of New York City, this reimagined food and beverage experience is one of the most anticipated launches in Times Square-so new, the name hasn't even been announced. As Executive Sous Chef, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Director of Food and Beverage in the pre-opening and daily operations of all culinary outlets. You'll help lead kitchen operations with precision and creativity, ensuring a consistently high-quality dining experience across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and grab n' go service. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to help shape a new chapter in New York hospitality. The compensation for this position ranges from $85,000-$95,000 annually based on experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards. Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations. Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved. Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Manage shipping and receiving for all food products. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Two+ years of post high school education, culinary education is desirable. Five+ years of employment in a related position. Hotel experience preferred. Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management. Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning. Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Compensation Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.