Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menus & Training

The Kahala Hotel & Resort; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, relieve the Executive Sous Chef, and supervise all kitchen staff while upholding the hotel’s standards of food quality, freshness, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items, training staff, managing shifts, coordinating menu development for banquets and restaurants, and assisting with payroll and ordering as needed.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years culinary experience required.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Outlook email, and OpenTable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items in accordance with hotel recipes and standards.
• Train, supervise, evaluate and schedule all Kitchen staff.
• Fulfill management duties in absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Maintain proper food and labor cost control.
• Review, plan and develop menus for banquet functions and restaurants.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist with administrative duties such as food ordering, payroll and receiving.

Skills

Culinary experience

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in culinary field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

OpenTable

Outlook Email

Job description

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, relieve the Executive Sous Chef, and supervise all kitchen staff while upholding the hotel’s standards of food quality, freshness, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items, training staff, managing shifts, coordinating menu development for banquets and restaurants, and assisting with payroll and ordering as needed.