Mainsail Lodging & Development

Executive Sous Chef

Fort Myers, FL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Inventory ManagementLeadershipMentoring

About the role

The Executive Sous Chef at Luminary Hotel & Co. plays a critical leadership role in driving culinary excellence across banquet operations and multiple restaurant outlets.
All associates must realize this fact and always be aware that it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands.

Long hours are sometimes required
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Demonstrate progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume banquet production kitchens and multi-outlet hotel environments
Possess a self-driven work ethic with exceptional attention to detail, organization, and sanitation standards
Show strong financial acumen, with a solid Food & Beverage foundation including cost control, labor management, and menu engineering
Exhibit a passion for hospitality and a commitment to elevating both guest and team member experiences
Ability to orchestrate multiple simultaneous events while maintaining timing precision, food quality, and presentation standards.
Full oversight of Banquet and Catering culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef, ensuring seamless execution and operational continuity.
Strong command of production planning, staffing strategies, prep systems, and event flow management.
Proven ability to achieve and sustain strong GSS (Guest Satisfaction Survey) and ESS (Employee Satisfaction Survey) scores through consistent execution, leadership engagement, and team development.

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves.
Let's see if we're a fit.
This position partners directly with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership team to ensure exceptional guest experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking culinary leader who thrives in high-volume environments, builds strong teams, and maintains uncompromising standards of quality and cleanliness.

oyer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related condit

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