Hotel Restaurant Executive Sous Chef - H Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova

Salary Range: $65K-$75K (Hourly Position)

Join the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova Team as Executive Sous Chef

The Sacramento Marriott in Rancho Cordova is a premier full-service hotel offering 14,000sqft of meeting space with comprehensive catering capabilities. Centrally located between Sacramento and Folsom, we enjoy easy freeway and lightrail access. Our topranked status on TripAdvisor reflects our dedication to exceptional guest experiences. On-site amenities include a full-service Starbucks, offering teammember discounts.

Key Responsibilities:

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the Formaggio & Banquets kitchen in the Chef's absence.

• Supervise and ensure consistent standards for food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Train, mentor, and lead kitchen team to maintain peak performance and cohesion
• Assist in managing inventory, ordering, storage, food-cost tracking, and waste control
• Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety standards
• Collaborate with Banquets and Catering teams for seamless event execution
• Step in to oversee service periods and support the Chef as needed

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required; some college preferred
• 10+ years of culinary experience, including at least 3-5 years of supervisory or kitchen management
• In-depth knowledge of upscale cuisine, banquet operations, and high-volume foodservice
• Culinary degree preferred, or an equivalent blend of education and experience
• Food-safety certification (e.g., ServSafe)
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proven experience in budgeting, cost controls, inventory, and vendor relations
• Relevant military culinary experience
• Experience in banquet or hotel kitchen environments

Why Join Us?

At the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova, we're committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment where every team member feels valued and supported. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to lead a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing family!

Benefits:

• Medical (Anthem/Kaiser)
• Dental (Aetna)
• Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
• Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Pay
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio

Sacramento Marriott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Rebecca E. Garcia at ... or call ... to let us know the nature of your requestarriottranchocordova.com to let us know the nature of your request.