Restaurant Sous Chef — Scenic Resort Culinary Lead

BENCHMARK; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee resort discounts

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites you to join the culinary leadership team as Restaurant Sous Chef at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. You will assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, lead line cooks, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest experiences.

Located on 300 scenic acres overlooking Monterey Bay, the resort offers an elevated dining program with local-sourced cuisine, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a renowned hospitality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Sous Chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant, resort, or hotel.
• Culinary degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of daily restaurant kitchen operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure all food is prepared, plated, and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and execution.
• Supervise kitchen operations during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events as assigned.
• Monitor food quality and ensure timely ticket execution during service.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal features, and daily specials.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and product rotation while minimizing waste.
• Maintain food cost goals through proper purchasing, portioning, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Train new culinary team members on recipes, cooking techniques, safety standards, and company expectations.
• Collaborate with Front of House leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity goals.
• Support banquet and resort culinary operations when business demands require.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites you to join the culinary leadership team as Restaurant Sous Chef at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. You will assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, lead line cooks, and ensure exceptional food quality and guest experiences.

Located on 300 scenic acres overlooking Monterey Bay, the resort offers an elevated dining program with local-sourced cuisine, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a renowned hospitality