Creative Sous Chef — Resort Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef for the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA. The role leads the culinary team across outlets, ensuring luxury service and consistent execution in a resort setting.

You’ll shape menu execution, mentor staff, and uphold brand standards while coordinating with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver elevated guest experiences. This full-time position emphasizes leadership, craft, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant
• Previous supervisory or lead line cook experience
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control
• Calm, confident leadership with ability to coach and motivate teams
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Flexibility including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Ensure dishes meet recipe standards, quality, and brand presentation
• Maintain proper food storage, rotation, and sanitation per health regulations
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal culinary programming
• Manage kitchen organization, cleanliness, and readiness across shifts
• Use systems such as JOLT, Craftable, and Foodager for efficiency
• Assist with scheduling to optimize staffing and labor targets
• Monitor food costs, reduce waste, support profitability
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency
• Support VIP events, banquets, and resort activations as needed

Skills

Leadership & Training

Supervision

Food safety & cost control

Communication & organization

Attention to detail

Flexibility schedule

Tools

JOLT

Craftable

Foodager

Job description

CoralTree Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef for the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA. The role leads the culinary team across outlets, ensuring luxury service and consistent execution in a resort setting.

You’ll shape menu execution, mentor staff, and uphold brand standards while coordinating with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver elevated guest experiences. This full-time position emphasizes leadership, craft, and guest satisfaction.