Sous Chef

Sanctuary Beach Resort; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Beach Resort is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in food preparation and kitchen operations. You will ensure quality, guest service and sustainability standards are met, while guiding a dedicated culinary team.

The role focuses on menu development, recipe execution, staff training, and budget management in a high-volume resort kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• 3 years experience in a managerial position at upscale/high-volume food service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and production of menus and recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, yield guides and department standards.
• Develop new menu items and test recipes.
• Train and evaluate personnel in kitchen equipment and techniques.
• Monitor budget and control costs to contain expenses.
• Lead monthly departmental staff meetings and performance reviews.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Staff management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Training and coaching

Budget awareness

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Opportunity: Sous Chef

Assist the Executive Chef in the preparation of food and oversight of kitchen operations in accordance with established food quality, guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Executive Sous Chef – Chef – Executive Chef

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Oversee preparation and production of menus, development and execution of recipes.
• Manage kitchen operations and assigned staff.
• Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.
• Develop new menu items, test and create recipes.
• Trains, develops and evaluates personnel with regard to proper use of standard kitchen equipment and tools, techniques and skills.
• Supervise kitchen personnel to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishes and portion sizes are as prescribed.
• Manage budget, monitor costs and operating needs in keeping with overall containment of unnecessary expenditures.
• Direct and develop skills of the team to the achievement of department and area goals.
• Evaluate all direct reports and conduct introductory period and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain an open door policy and address all team member issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Conduct divisional/departmental staff meetings on a monthly basis.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background And Skills

• Degree or certification from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• 3 years experience in a managerial position of an upscale and/or high volume food service establishment required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, using fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

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