Executive Sous Chef

The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa • Portland, ME

43d

About The Position

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 i nclude 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across banquet services, restaurant, lounge, and café.
• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive compensation and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed