Executive Sous Chef Job at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Portland, ME

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  • The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa | A beautiful Historic Hotel of America located in the heart of Portland's Old Port District. Executive Sous Chef Full-Time | Leadership Role | Banquet Services & Restaurant Culinary Operations Full-Time benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, and Short-Term Disability insurances, Holidays, and PTO. All employees receive HHA Discounts, Fitness Center use, Uniform, Parking, and Employee Meal. 401k plan with a match after one year. We are seeking a talented and driven Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced kitchen and is passionate about leading teams, executing high-quality cuisine, and supporting and overseeing banquet services & restaurant culinary operations. Working directly alongside the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in maintaining culinary excellence while helping guide and develop a strong kitchen team. This position is ideal for a chef who enjoys overseeing banquet services, being on the line, mentoring cooks, and ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards. What You'll Do

  • Work closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across banquet services, restaurant, lounge, and cafĂ©.
  • Be a hands-on culinary leader, working across all stations, including overseeing banquet services, prep, and line.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and execute banquet and event service
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to build a strong, collaborative team
  • Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control
  • Assist with menu execution, production planning, and recipe standards
  • Support scheduling, inventory management, and ordering
  • Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and maintain operational efficiency
  • Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards
  • Step in to lead the kitchen and service operations when the Executive Chef is away
What We're Looking For
  • Strong culinary leadership experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef
  • Experience in both banquet/event and restaurant services.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team during high-volume service
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Passion for food quality, teamwork, and guest experience
  • Knowledge of food safety and kitchen operational standards
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Why Join Our Team
  • Leadership opportunity within a dynamic hotel culinary program
  • Exposure to banquets, events, and restaurant dining
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing kitchen team
  • Collaborative leadership environment with the Executive Chef and F&B team
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
If you are a motivated chef who enjoys leading from the line while helping shape a strong kitchen culture, we would love to meet you. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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