Sign-On Resort Sous Chef: Lead, Create, and Elevate Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking an experienced Restaurant Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for The View Restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and service in a resort setting.

You will lead and develop line cooks and stewards, manage inventory, food cost controls, and collaborate with Front of House to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily restaurant kitchen operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards.
• Ensure food is prepared, plated, and presented to standards.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and cost controls.
• Support menu development and seasonal features.
• Collaborate with Front of House to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Inventory management

Food cost controls

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking an experienced Restaurant Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for The View Restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and service in a resort setting.

You will lead and develop line cooks and stewards, manage inventory, food cost controls, and collaborate with Front of House to deliver memorable guest experiences.