Fine-Dining Sous Chef — Elevate Kitchen Excellence

The Quail; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts on lodging, golf, &

Job summary

The Quail in Carmel Valley, California, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, manage food requisitions, and uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.

You will join a highly prestigious hotel, advance your skills in a dynamic hospitality environment, and receive medical benefits along with exclusive employee discounts on lodging, golf, and dining services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Hotel and/or fine dining/catering experience preferred.
• All local food handlers permit must be current.
• Solid knowledge across a wide range of cuisines.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with the day-to-day kitchen operations and be responsible for the overall quality of cuisine.
• Estimate food consumption, requisitions, and purchase of food products.
• Ensure staff maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas.
• Stay current with culinary trends by attending industry trade shows or tasting events as required.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Job description

The Quail in Carmel Valley, California, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, manage food requisitions, and uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards.

You will join a highly prestigious hotel, advance your skills in a dynamic hospitality environment, and receive medical benefits along with exclusive employee discounts on lodging, golf, and dining services.