Executive Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen

BlueStar Resort & Golf; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & life insurance

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf in La Quinta, CA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and manage labor tracking.

You will plan menus, prepare purchase orders, ensure food safety, control costs, and maintain high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. This role requires leadership, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced resort kitchen.

Qualifications

• Three years’ minimum experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef managing multiple kitchen outlets.
• Certification preferred: American Culinary Federation Chef de Cuisine or higher.
• Current Food Handlers card and strong budgeting/cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and supervise operations to meet BlueStar standards.
• Plan menus, production scheduling, and food purchasing.
• Create recipes, cost sheets, and maintain portion control.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and quality control.
• Develop team members and succession planning for culinary certifications.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and inventory/labor tracking.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma

ACF Certified Chef de Cuisine (preferred)

Food Handlers card

Tools

Microsoft Office + Excel

Job description

BlueStar Resort & Golf in La Quinta, CA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and manage labor tracking.

You will plan menus, prepare purchase orders, ensure food safety, control costs, and maintain high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. This role requires leadership, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced resort kitchen.