Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.
At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.
Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.
About our property:
Windrose on Hudson - a Riverside Conference Experience off the banks of the Hudson River nestled within the Croton Bay area boasting proximity to New York City and surrounding metro areas. An historic and idyllic location that rejuvenates with a sense of belonging to create meaningful connections with friends & colleagues. A soulful place that celebrates the natural Hudson Valley beauty where guests gather on milestones of education, training and professional achievement for a toast while engaging in the wellness of the pristine outdoors.
• 248 well appointed guestrooms
• Over 70K square feet of state of the art meeting & event space
• Three food & beverage outlets
• 62+ acres of trails, expansive fitness center, basketball, team-building, volleyball and your imagination
What you will have an opportunity to do:
The Executive Sous Chef serves as the second-in-command in the absence of the Executive Chef and plays a key leadership role in overseeing kitchen operations. This positionis responsible fordriving daily production,maintaininghigh food quality standards, and ensuring effective cost control.
Success in this role requires a balance of strong culinaryexpertiseand operational leadership. The Executive Sous Chef must be equally comfortable executing high-level cooking techniques on the line while simultaneously managing staff, workflow, and departmental performance in a fast-paced environment.
Manage Multiple menus simultaneously across diverse locations.
Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation standards
Schedule staff and manage labor budgets to meet operational needs.
Establish a waste-conscious culture by developing and implementing foodutilizationand sustainability initiatives.
Demonstrate a strong passion for food and hospitality,maintaininghigh standardsof culinary excellence while fostering a collaborative, ego-free environment.
Comprehensive understanding of kitchenhierarchy, brigade structure, andprofessionalculinary communication protocols.
Demonstrate urgency and responsiveness in addressing operational needs, responding to emails ensuring efficient kitchen execution and service.
Take ownership of responsibilities and proactively address challenges before theyimpactservice.
Supervise all kitchen operations during shifts, ensuring food quality, timing, and presentation standards across all outlets
Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal menu changes
Manage daily prep lists, station assignments, and line staffing to match forecasted covers and banquet volumes
Monitor food costs daily: track waste,manageportioning discipline, and flag variances to the Executive Chef
Execute complexbanquetand catering production, coordinating timing across multiple event rooms and outlets
Maintain sanitation standards and lead the kitchen through health department inspections and internal audits
Order and receive foodproduct, verify quality on delivery, and manage par levels to minimize spoilage
Step into the Executive Chef role during absences,representingthe culinary department in leadership meetings
Enforce HACCP protocols, allergen management procedures, and safe food handling standards throughout the team
Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
What are we looking for?
Michelin Starexperiencea plus
Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational demands.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts from an accredited culinary school.
8-12 years of progressive kitchen experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience managingkitchenteamof 10-30 people across multiple stations or outlets
Track recordof food cost management.
Compensation:
$85,000
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$90,000
Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pyramid Global Hospitality (“Pyramid”) is a leading hotel management company, operating in the US, Caribbean, and Western Europe. With portfolio revenues exceeding $3 billion, Pyramid manages 220 hotels, resorts, and conference centers, both branded and independent. The firm maintains offices in Boston (Headquarters), Cincinnati, Houston, and London. Additional information about Pyramid can be found at www.pyramidglobal.com
In 2021, Pyramid partnered with Benchmark Resorts and Hotels to add an additional 59 Managed or Asset Managed Resorts and over 10,000 additional team members. The two companies share the same company culture, values and philosophies. We are growing and Opportunities abound!
What really sets us apart from its competitors is our reputation as an employer. Professional growth is not just possible throughout the company but planned and encouraged. The Leadership Team at Pyramid consider team member development its first priority, understanding that success is only achieved in a workplace where every contributor is respected and recognized. This is why we deliver superior results.
There is opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, experience stretch assignments and learn hospitality management from industry giants. You will come to know a distinctive people centric culture that is at the core of all we do. The decisions we make and the paths we take are bound by a commitment to our Owners, Associates, Customers and the Communities where we work. We attract the most talented associates in the industry, and actively encourage candidates with a “hospitality spirit” who may be thinking about a career change to join our team.
