Executive Sous Chef

Location: Crotonville

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties;
Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMID WORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Windrose on Hudson - a Riverside Conference

Experience of f the banks of the Hudson River nestled within the Croton Bay area boasting proximity to New York City and surrounding metro areas. An historic and idyllic location that rejuvenates with a sense of belonging to create meaningful connections with friends & colleagues. A soulful place that celebrates the natural Hudson Valley beauty where guests gather on milestones of education, training and professional achievement for a toast while engaging in the wellness of the pristine outdoors.
• 248 well appointed guestrooms
• Over 70K square feet of state of the art meeting & event space
• Three food & beverage outlets
• 62+ acres of trails, expansive fitness center, basketball, team-building, volleyball and your imagination

What you will have an opportunity to do:

The Executive Sous Chef serves as the second-in-command in the absence of the Executive Chef and plays a key leadership role in overseeing kitchen operations. This position is responsible for driving daily production, maintaining high food quality standards, and ensuring effective cost control.

Success in this role requires a balance of strong culinary expertise and operational leadership. The Executive Sous Chef must be equally comfortable executing high-level cooking techniques on the line while simultaneously managing staff, workflow, and departmental performance in a fast-paced environment.

Manage Multiple menus simultaneously across diverse locations.

Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation standards.

Schedule staff and manage labor budgets to meet operational needs.

Establish a waste-conscious culture by developing and implementing food utilization and sustainability initiatives.

Demonstrate a strong passion for food and hospitality, maintaining high standards of culinary excellence while fostering a collaborative, ego-free environment.

Comprehensive understanding of kitchen hierarchy, brigade structure, and professional culinary communication protocols.

Demonstrate urgency and responsiveness in addressing operational needs, responding to emails ensuring efficient kitchen execution and service.

Take ownership of responsibilities and proactively address challenges before they impact service.

Supervise all kitchen operations during shifts, ensuring food quality, timing, and presentation standards across all outlets.

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