Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible 50

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Free meals

Job summary

Montage Healdsburg seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train cooks, and maintain high standards of quality and service. You will work closely with the head chef on menu development and plating, while ensuring safety and sanitation policies are followed.

This role requires passion for food, strong leadership, and the ability to manage costs, inventory, and scheduling. The position offers a dynamic luxury-hotel environment with opportunities to grow and create memorable

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Luxury hotel experience preferred.

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

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Food concepts & menu development

Flexible scheduling

Kitchen supervision

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Montage Healdsburg seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train cooks, and maintain high standards of quality and service. You will work closely with the head chef on menu development and plating, while ensuring safety and sanitation policies are followed.

This role requires passion for food, strong leadership, and the ability to manage costs, inventory, and scheduling. The position offers a dynamic luxury-hotel environment with opportunities to grow and create memorable