Executive Sous Chef

Proper Hospitality; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality in Santa Monica, CA seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for a luxury hotel and event dining. You will oversee menu development, quality control, and guest experiences, guiding a team of chefs and cooks to deliver exceptional cuisine and service.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and collaboration with F&B teams. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected within a dynamic luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3+ years kitchen management.
• Experience in luxury hotel dining and events is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and collaborate with F&B team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning with seasonality and sustainability.
• Ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation.
• Act as a creative partner, contributing ideas to the culinary offering.
• Supervise, mentor, and train kitchen staff.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory and procurement to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage to coordinate events.
• Engage with guests to personalize dining experiences.
• Assist in managing food cost budgets and revenue targets.
• Identify opportunities to optimize efficiency and control costs.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Luxury lifestyle hotel market trends

Revenue management principles

Digital marketing strategies

Local market dynamics

Communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work weekends/holidays

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $120,000 USD to $130,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : No

Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, development, and execution with a focus on seasonality, sustainability and innovation

Ensure consistency in quality, taste and presentation of all dishes

Act as a creative partner to the Executive Chef, contributing fresh ideas to enhance the culinary offering

Supervise, mentor and train kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork

Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef

Conduct regular staff performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback

Monitor kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards

Manage inventory and procurement to minimize waste while maintaining optimal stock levels

Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to coordinate special events, banquets, and private dining experiences

Engage with guests to personalize dining experiences and accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences

Ensure guest feedback is promptly addressed and used to enhance offerings and service

Assist in managing food cost budgets and achieving revenue targets

• Identify opportunities to optimize efficiency and control operational expenses
  

Education

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  Experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3+ years kitchen management role

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership and team development abilities
• Deep understanding of the luxury lifestyle hotel market trends and customer preferences
• Familiarity with revenue management principles and digital marketing strategies
• Knowledge of local market dynamics and competition.
• Knowledge of luxury hospitality trends and best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Work in varying temperature conditions
• Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Travel Required

No .

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