Luxury Kitchen Leader — Executive Sous Chef

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering luxury kitchen operations across Bishop’s Lodge. This role drives culinary excellence, mentors teams, and upholds the property’s hospitality standards with a focus on quality and culture.

Responsibilities include overseeing menus, recipes, cost controls, and fostering collaboration with service teams to elevate guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience in high-end or luxury hospitality environments.
• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef role.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop and inspire teams.
• Excellent culinary technique with a passion for seasonal and elevated cuisine.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen compliance standards (ServSafe certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across outlets, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.
• Ensure consistent execution of all menus, recipes, and plating standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency across all meal periods.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, organization, and adherence to service timelines.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team members with a focus on skill-building, accountability, and engagement.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and high-performance kitchen culture aligned with Auberge Collection values.
• Assist in scheduling, labor management, and performance feedback.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members, ensuring strong foundational skills and integration into culture.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal updates, and specials.
• Ensure accurate execution of recipes and cost controls.
• Contribute ideas that elevate the guest dining experience and reflect local sourcing and culinary trends.
• Monitor food costs, waste, and inventory control to support financial goals.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards. Ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness of all kitchen spaces at all times.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and supplier relationships as needed.
• Partner with service teams to ensure seamless execution of guest experiences.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Food & Beverage leadership to support events and programming.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu execution

Food safety

Operations management

Guest service collaboration

Job description

Auberge Collection seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering luxury kitchen operations across Bishop’s Lodge. This role drives culinary excellence, mentors teams, and upholds the property’s hospitality standards with a focus on quality and culture.

Responsibilities include overseeing menus, recipes, cost controls, and fostering collaboration with service teams to elevate guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.