AM Sous Chef

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as an AM Sous Chef, where you'll lead culinary operations and dish development. Oversee kitchen staff, manage menu updates, and ensure a top-notch guest experience. Ideal candidates will have managerial kitchen experience and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Valid CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff for optimal efficiency and quality standards.
• Coordinate menu tastings and develop special off-menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision-making

Coaching

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Culinary apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

OPPORTUNITY: AM Sous Chef

Join our Kitchen Management team as an AM Sous Chef, leading culinary operations and dish development to ensure an elevated guest experience that evokes a sense of place. Your core responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff for optimal efficiency, productivity, and quality standards; keeping menus and outlets updated on culinary trends; documenting recipes and procedures; and being in charge of the kitchen when the Executive Chef or culinary management team are unavailable.

Potential Career Path:

Chef de Cuisine – Executive Chef

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate menu tastings with the Executive Chef and culinary team.
• Update recipes and dish guides, ensuring consistency.
• Develop pairings and special off-menu items when appropriate.
• Assist in managing banquet services, ensuring orders, prep, and staff support for events.
• Oversee preparation for all meal periods, employee meals, special events, IRD, and banquets, maintaining quality and quantity standards.
• Assist with purchasing, maintaining pars, and monitoring pricing.
• Ensure storage areas and walk-ins are organized and stocked, setting standards by example.
• Follow procedures for kitchen opening and closing.
• Support training, scheduling, supervision, and discipline of kitchen staff to maintain morale and productivity.
• Promote compliance with employee policies and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas, practicing safe and sanitary food handling.
• Report incidents, injuries, and hazards promptly.

Work Skills & Position Requirements:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Decision-making skills related to profitability, service, waste control, and safety.
• Strong coaching and personnel development abilities.
• Flexible schedule and adaptability to guest and staff needs.
• Professional appearance and self-motivation.
• High school diploma required; college or culinary apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of managerial kitchen experience.
• Valid CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varying temperatures.

Our Values:

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Saltwood is dedicated to creating a nuanced hospitality experience through teamwork, respectful communication, and a flexible, organized approach. We encourage learning and collaboration in a busy environment.

About Us

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is the culinary destination of Monterey, featuring diverse dining environments, a lively oyster bar, and a central live-fire kitchen. We offer experiences from cocktails on the patio to private dining and large group events.

HHM Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

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