Culinary Lead — Nature‑Driven Kitchen & Guest Experience

PM Hotel Group; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K matching

Onboarding and training program

Mentorship and development plans

Leadership courses

Job summary

PM Hotel Group's Marcerro in San Luis Obispo seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You will ensure quality across all meal periods, manage kitchen flow, and uphold Marcerro standards in a fast-paced, nature-inspired setting.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years as a Senior Line Cook with Sous Chef background, strong leadership, cost control, and food safety knowledge. Expect a collaborative, growth-minded team culture and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef and 2-4 years as a Senior Line Cook required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across all meal periods, ensuring quality and Marcerro standards.
• Act as the operational extension of the Executive Chef and support kitchen leadership.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, food quality, and readiness across all kitchen spaces.
• Own kitchen flow to deliver seamless guest experiences during service and events.
• Identify opportunities and implement improvements to support operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu execution

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Food cost systems

Job description

PM Hotel Group's Marcerro in San Luis Obispo seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You will ensure quality across all meal periods, manage kitchen flow, and uphold Marcerro standards in a fast-paced, nature-inspired setting.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years as a Senior Line Cook with Sous Chef background, strong leadership, cost control, and food safety knowledge. Expect a collaborative, growth-minded team culture and flexible scheduling.