Sous Chef

Kerzner International; San José del Cabo; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International's One&Only Palmilla in San José del Cabo, Mexico, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the dinner shift and uphold the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and service. You will support the Executive Chef, manage a culinary team, and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

You bring strong leadership, experience in kitchen operations, and excellent communication. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; culinary degree or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie stepping up.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and during evening shifts.
• Flexibility with schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dinner shift, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Review and suggest updates or improvements to dinner menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Manage daily ordering, including fresh vegetables and other kitchen supplies.
• Conduct daily briefings and regular meetings with kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper handover communication between shifts with accurate and detailed information.
• Verify that all kitchen areas are clean, organized, and properly closed at the end of the shift.
• Coordinate with Security for proper closing procedures and key handover.
• Lead and execute monthly training programs for kitchen team members.
• Maintain constant communication with the Executive Chef regarding operations, challenges, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company standards at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Cradled on the cusp of the Baja Peninsula, One&Only Palmilla is a legendary retreat where the marvels of Mexico come to life in ultimate style. The warm Mexican charm is one of our most unique and valued assets. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the Job

As a Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in executing the culinary vision and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and service. You will be responsible for overseeing the evening shift operations, managing team performance, and maintaining smooth kitchen functionality at all times.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing culinary team while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with all standards.

About You

You are a hands-on leader with a passion for culinary excellence and team development. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

You lead by example, inspire your team, and are committed to continuous improvement in both operations and people development.

Key Activities

Oversee and lead the dinner shift, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

Review and suggest updates or improvements to dinner menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef.

Manage daily ordering, including fresh vegetables and other kitchen supplies.

Conduct daily briefings and regular meetings with kitchen staff.

Ensure proper handover communication between shifts with accurate and detailed information.

Verify that all kitchen areas are clean, organized, and properly closed at the end of the shift.

Coordinate with Security for proper closing procedures and key handover.

Lead and execute monthly training programs for kitchen team members.

Maintain constant communication with the Executive Chef regarding operations, challenges, and opportunities.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company standards at all times.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Chef de Partie ready to step up.

Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and during evening shifts.

Flexibility with schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.