Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, a luxury hotel in Milwaukee’s Theater District, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation, and fostering an efficient, collaborative kitchen culture.

• Daily preparation of food during assigned shift.
• Delegate duties to culinary staff and follow up to ensure efficient operation of kitchen.
• Report on daily activities of culinary staff to Executive Chef.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus including developing recipes, sourcing, and costing.
• Create prep lists, station standards, and requisition forms.
• Interview, select, and onboard candidates.
• Evaluate staff performance; conduct performance reviews, issue disciplinary action, and address or resolve employee complaints.
• Observe and assess quality of preparation, portioning, garnishing, and plating done by staff to identify areas for improvement.
• Schedule culinary staff and maintain payroll costs to budget.
• Participate in meetings with Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to review operations, budgetary compliance, and standards or procedures.
• Assist in maintaining and forecasting budgets.
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of food adhering to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Supervise and log daily safety and sanitation practices, complying with Health Department regulations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained – communicate needed repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as development and execution of special events, VIP parties, and staff events.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen and operations in absence of Executive Chef.

• High school degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Culinary Management;
  Hotel Culinary management highly preferred but not required.
• Experience in leading and executing food preparation for multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience in supervising a team of 10 or more and navigating employee relations including training, scheduling, termination, and disciplinary action.

• Must be able to work 50-55 hours a week on average.
• Must be able to regularly stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must have flexible availability to meet business needs, including holidays and weekends.

• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft systems:
  Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Experience with systems such as Birch Street and Profit Sword highly preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Discounted downtown parking.
• PTO and 401k program with employer match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Annual discretionary wage increase and bonus program.
• Hotel and movie theater discounts.

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, part of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, offers a modern luxury experience with artistic flair. With a prime location in Milwaukee’s Theater District, we engage a diverse audience of theater enthusiasts, food connoisseurs, and entertainment seekers.

Saint Kate is an equal opportunity employer.