Creative Sous Chef — Resort Kitchen Leader

Terranea-Resorts; Rancho Palos Verdes (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Terranea Resort in California seeks an experienced culinary manager to supervise cooks and kitchen staff, assist with menu planning, and ensure adherence to Terranea Resort standards. You will lead R&D, develop menus, and maintain HACCP documentation across F&B departments, while controlling costs and maintaining quality.

The role requires strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills in a dynamic resort setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year culinary management experience
• 5 years of experience in culinary arts in upscale restaurant/hotel/resort
• Culinary Arts degree desired and Serve Safe/HACCP proficiency

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating & implementing menus
• Create descriptions for all written menus
• Contribute to R&D and daily special creation
• Coordinate opening & closing procedures
• Maintain HACCP documentation in accordance with health codes
• Manage scheduling, ordering and receiving
• Motivate and develop the kitchen team to exceed guest satisfaction goals

Skills

Customer service aptitude

Verbal & written communication

Uphold service standards

Prioritize & organize

Interpersonal with guests & team

Stress management

Physical strength

Education

Culinary Arts degree desired

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Terranea Resort in California seeks an experienced culinary manager to supervise cooks and kitchen staff, assist with menu planning, and ensure adherence to Terranea Resort standards. You will lead R&D, develop menus, and maintain HACCP documentation across F&B departments, while controlling costs and maintaining quality.

The role requires strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills in a dynamic resort setting.