Lead Sous Chef: Creative Cuisine & Team Growth

Montage Laguna Beach; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Free meals

Fitness & wellness discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

Job summary

Montage Laguna Beach is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a luxury resort setting. You will mentor cooks, help develop menus, and ensure superb guest experiences. This role demands strong leadership, cost awareness, and a commitment to quality.

You'll collaborate with the culinary team to deliver creative dishes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities; apply to join a team that values passion,

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the kitchen including recruiting, hire, train, and supervision of cooks
• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
• Prepare and order all items for all menus, creates order sheets and inventory systems to always ensure proper stock levels
• Execute all productions and plating in a timely manner
• Assist in maintaining the overall food and labor cost thru recipe costing and scheduling standards
• Oversee menu development with head Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
• Deliver on guests' expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

Skills

culinary leadership

team leadership

communication skills

adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montage Laguna Beach is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a luxury resort setting. You will mentor cooks, help develop menus, and ensure superb guest experiences. This role demands strong leadership, cost awareness, and a commitment to quality.

You'll collaborate with the culinary team to deliver creative dishes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities; apply to join a team that values passion,