What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef position at Proper Hospitality?
Proper Hospitality is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary team at The Shelborne by Proper, a renowned hotel re-opening and debuting in our portfolio in early 2025.
Our property will introduce four vibrant new food & beverage destinations to the neighborhood, each suited for warm weather dining, with an all-day signature restaurant, a lobby bar-lounge, and curated cafe. Resort amenities will include a spacious pool and lush garden lounge, indoor-outdoor cabanas, sundeck terrace, state-of-the-art fitness center, dedicated access to a private beach club, and more than 15,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting & event space.
As a cornerstone of The Shelborne’s dining experience, the Executive Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest level of culinary excellence. This role combines creative input with operational leadership, ensuring every dish aligns with our standards of quality, innovation and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities :
Culinary Leadership
- Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, development, and execution with a focus on seasonality, sustainability and innovation
- Ensure consistency in quality, taste and presentation of all dishes
- Act as a creative partner to the Executive Chef, contributing fresh ideas to enhance the culinary offering
Team Management
Operational Excellence
Guest Experience
Financial Management
Qualifications & Skills :
Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple : There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal / state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
