Lux Resort Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, Craft Memorable Dishes

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead, train, and coordinate the culinary team across outlets. The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, leadership, and maintaining brand standards while supporting daily kitchen operations.

You will shape menu execution with the Chef de Cuisine, drive team development, and ensure culinary excellence that reflects the Tommy Bahama lifestyle. Compensation reflects a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant environment strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead line cook experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Ensure all dishes are executed according to recipe standards, quality expectations, and brand presentation
• Maintain proper food storage, rotation, and sanitation practices in compliance with health regulations
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal culinary programming
• Manage kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness across all shifts
• Utilize systems such as JOLT, Craftable, and Foodager for operational efficiency, inventory, and menu support
• Assist with scheduling to ensure optimal staffing while managing labor targets
• Monitor food costs, reduce waste, and support overall kitchen profitability
• Respond to guest feedback and special requests with professionalism and urgency
• Support VIP events, banquets, and resort activations as needed

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

JOLT

Craftable

Foodager

Job description

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead, train, and coordinate the culinary team across outlets. The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, leadership, and maintaining brand standards while supporting daily kitchen operations.

You will shape menu execution with the Chef de Cuisine, drive team development, and ensure culinary excellence that reflects the Tommy Bahama lifestyle. Compensation reflects a luxury resort environment.