Creative Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO

Healthcare benefits

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan

Hotel discounts

Free meals

Job summary

Montage Healdsburg is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and develop culinary teams in a luxury hotel environment. You will manage daily kitchen operations, assist in menu development, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through creative plating and superior service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and maintaining high safety standards. Successful candidates will have at least 1 year of supervisory cooking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the kitchen including recruiting, hire, train, and supervision of cooks.
• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality.
• Prepare and order all items for all menus, create order sheets and inventory systems to ensure proper stock levels.
• Execute all productions and plating in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining the overall food and labor cost through recipe costing and scheduling standards.
• Oversee menu development with head Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative and aligned with guest preferences.
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies.
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

One year culinary supervisory/management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montage Healdsburg is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and develop culinary teams in a luxury hotel environment. You will manage daily kitchen operations, assist in menu development, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through creative plating and superior service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and maintaining high safety standards. Successful candidates will have at least 1 year of supervisory cooking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced,