Mason Street Grill Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef - Mason Street Grill

Our team prides itself on delivering consistent, exceptional dining experiences. If you are an enthusiastic, driven culinary leader with the ability to combine creativity, precision, and high-level operational oversight, Mason Street Grill is seeking an Executive Sous Chef who can elevate both the guest experience and the performance of our culinary team.

As part of Mason Street Grill within the iconic Pfister Hotel and the growing Marcus Hotels & Resorts portfolio, this role offers far more than a single restaurant opportunity. Our associates have access to a wide range of career growth, leadership development, and advancement opportunities across multiple luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and resorts throughout the company.

As Executive Sous Chef, you will play a critical leadership role-training, mentoring, and supervising all culinary staff while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. In partnership with the Executive Chef, this position helps guide menu execution, cost controls, safety standards, and daily kitchen operations. The Executive Sous Chef also oversees all food operations in the absence of the Executive Chef, including Pastry, Purchasing, Stewarding, and Private Dining.

Mason Street Grill in downtown Milwaukee has become a local favorite for wood-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and live jazz. In addition to great food and drinks, we provide exceptional service you cannot find anywhere else. At Mason Street Grill, we want to serve experiences. Whether it is the enticing aromas from the grill, the energy of live music, or the satisfaction of a perfectly prepared meal, we strive to create moments that bring guests back repeatedly.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and support the culinary team to ensure efficient operations and consistent execution of standards.
• Recruit, train, and develop associates while fostering teamwork, accountability, and exceptional guest service.
• Ensure all dishes meet established recipes, quality benchmarks, and presentation standards.
• Manage scheduling, labor utilization, and payroll control to maintain proper staffing levels.
• Oversee food purchasing, receiving, storage, rotation, and inventory in full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support extraordinary events, VIP functions, equipment maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a hotel, resort, or upscale dining environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food products, preparation methods, and culinary standards
• Ability to effectively manage food and labor cost controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Salary, Bonus Incentive Program, Early Wage Access, and Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance eligible after 30 days of employment, with company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and 401(k) employer match every paycheck.
• Discounted Monthly On-Site Self-Parking, Discounted Dry Cleaning, and Cell Phone reimbursement.
• Wide range of career growth, leadership development, and advancement opportunities across multiple luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and resorts
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Historic Hotels of America, and Preferred Hotel properties.
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golf courses, ski resorts, spas, and discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theaters
• Complimentary, well-balanced meal every shift.

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

About us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurant, spas and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Pfister Hotel and Mason Street Grill are an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

• Hourly/Yearly Wage: 70,000 - 85,000