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Executive Sous Chef
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Myers, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.
The Executive Sous Chef at Luminary Hotel & Co. plays a critical leadership role in driving culinary excellence across banquet operations and multiple restaurant outlets. 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.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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
Lead with positivity and professionalism fostering a culture of teamwork accountability and continuous development
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.
Leadership & Operations
During the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef the Executive Sous Chef will assume full operational oversight of banquet culinary operations to ensure continuity of service quality standards and financial performance.
Oversee daily production for all outlets and banquet operations
Ensure consistent food quality presentation and execution across all dining venues
Maintain strict compliance with federal state local and company health and safety standards
Support cost controls inventory management labor efficiency and profitability targets
Guest & Client Engagement
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to interact with guests and event clients
Monitor satisfaction trends and implement improvements when needed
Assist in developing seasonal menus and special banquet offerings aligned with current culinary trends and regional influences
Team Development
Supervise mentor and develop culinary team members
Conduct training performance evaluations scheduling and disciplinary coaching when necessary
Build a culture of accountability recognition and professional growth
What We Value
As part of the Mainsail Lodging & Development family founded in 1998 Luminary Hotel & Co. seeks leaders who embody our vision and uphold our core values.
Hospitality Deliver exceptional guest experiences
Integrity Do the right thing always
Leadership Set the standard in our industry and community
Teamwork Succeed together
Ownership Take responsibility for actions and outcomes
Urgency & Discipline Execute with focus and efficiency
Qualification Standards
Education & Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience
Minimum of 3-year experience in a hotel or fine dining restaurant.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
Ability to compose menus that reflect the marketplace with unique flare.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Previous experience analyzing P&L statement a plus.
Physical Demands
Long hours are sometimes required
Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly
Ability to work with others in a high demand kitchen
Work on multiple tasks making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Able to work independently take direction and provide direction to others
Manage differing personalities within the kitchen the hotel and the community
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
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
NOTICE: The hotel business functions seven days a week 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and always be aware that it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business addition this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected.
Benefits Full-time Associate Benefits Medical Dental & Vision HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options Basic Life & Disability Plan Options 401K Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Career Training & Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Bereavement Leave Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Jury Duty (May vary by state) Employee Discounts Employee Referral Bonus Free meal for all full-service hotel employees
Compensation Commensurate with Experience and Skills.
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
