Executive Sous Chef — Lead Luxury Kitchen & Menus

Rosewood Miramar Beach; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in California is seeking a skilled Executive Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will develop and implement seasonal menus while supervising the culinary team. A minimum of five years of experience in a similar role and a valid ServSafe Manager certification are required. The position offers a competitive salary between $130,000 and $145,000, with potential bonuses based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as an Executive Sous Chef or equivalent experience.
• Hotel operational exposure (i.e. Culinary) is preferred.
• Fluency in English, with other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the kitchen and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus and manage production planning.
• Supervise sous chefs and manage food ordering in accordance with inventory needs.

Skills

Guest relations

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or some college

ServSafe Manager Food Protection Certification

Job description

A luxury hotel in California is seeking a skilled Executive Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will develop and implement seasonal menus while supervising the culinary team. A minimum of five years of experience in a similar role and a valid ServSafe Manager certification are required. The position offers a competitive salary between $130,000 and $145,000, with potential bonuses based on experience and performance.