Executive Sous Chef

Hyatt Regency Bethesda; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in San Diego is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure food quality. The role involves menu development, food safety compliance, and maintaining high operational standards. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and managerial experience in upscale dining environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial role in foodservice.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee food production and ensure quality standards.
• Manage inventory and staff training.

Skills

Staff Management

Food Safety

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Degree or Certification

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Executive Sous Chef

Support and assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, managing culinary and stewarding staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, and achieving financial and operational goals.

Potential Career Path

Executive Chef > Food and Beverage Director

Essential Job Functions

1. Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support staff to meet brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
2. Oversee food production ensuring timely and efficient service.
3. Collaborate on menu development, recipe creation, and testing.
4. Ensure all food is prepared and served according to recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
5. Manage food safety, handling, and sanitation compliance.
6. Train staff on kitchen equipment, techniques, garnishes, and portioning.
7. Supervise stewarding operations.
8. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and quality standards through inspections and preventative maintenance.
9. Manage inventory of food, beverages, supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
10. Participate in daily meetings such as BEO, AM Stand Up, and F&B meetings.
11. Conduct regular staff meetings.
12. Follow sustainability practices aligned with HHM’s EarthView program.
13. Adhere to safety protocols, including MSDS and OSHA standards.
14. Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Position Requirements

1. Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role within upscale or high-volume foodservice establishments.

Work Environment and Conditions

1. Varied work schedule including holidays and weekends.
2. Extended standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and reaching required.
3. Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (90°F).

Our Values

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

About Us

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is a culinary destination in Monterey, featuring diverse dining options including a full-service restaurant, lively bar and lounge, and outdoor patio. Our oyster bar and live-fire kitchen are the centerpiece of the experience, offering a unique dining environment.

HHM Hotels is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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