Senior Sous Chef - Dynamic Maui Kitchen Leader

The Beach House; Kihei (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beach House in Maui, HI is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will monitor food quality, help control inventory, and support event planning with the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to uphold safety and sanitation standards while delivering high-quality menus for a premium guest experience.

Qualifications

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to work safely by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, guests, and management to ensure all needs are met.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Response to Direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors.
• Friendly & Energetic - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others and bring energy to the performance of the task.
• Neat & Well Groomed

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience & Food Quality: Perform kitchen tasks as needed and ensure items are prepared, plated, and served to spec.
• Monitor orders to ensure accuracy, portioning, and presentation per standards.
• Maintain correct storage temperatures and updated recipe books and yield sheets.
• Respond to staffing challenges during shifts to maintain service quality.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and equipment in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Coordinate with events on menus, items, and staffing with restaurant management.

Skills

Customer Oriented

Working Under Pressure

Safety

Communication

Leadership

Management Skills

Goal Oriented

Teamwork Abilities

Coaching and Development

Response to Direction

Friendly & Energetic

Neat & Well Groomed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hot Schedules

HCR Online

Job description

The Beach House in Maui, HI is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will monitor food quality, help control inventory, and support event planning with the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a hands-on approach to uphold safety and sanitation standards while delivering high-quality menus for a premium guest experience.