Senior Sous Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & Kitchen Excellence

Rio Vista Development Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garland Hotel in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Executive Chef to support the Executive Chef in evolving all outlet menus and mentoring culinary teams. You will help control food cost, manage labor, and ensure consistent quality across outlets while coordinating with sales and operations for event catering.

This role requires strong leadership, the ability to work under pressure, and clear communication with kitchen and service staff.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise culinary staff.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Communicate with clients for event planning and special requests.
• Ensure cost controls and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interview, hire, train, supervise, schedule staff.
• Oversee receiving format for daily vendor deliveries.
• Assist in evolving menus across all outlets based on trends.
• Interact with clients for event planning, budgeting, and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication

Team leadership

Menu development

Cost controls

Client interaction

Food safety

Training staff

Tools

Micros system

Job description

The Garland Hotel in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Executive Chef to support the Executive Chef in evolving all outlet menus and mentoring culinary teams. You will help control food cost, manage labor, and ensure consistent quality across outlets while coordinating with sales and operations for event catering.

This role requires strong leadership, the ability to work under pressure, and clear communication with kitchen and service staff.