Sous Chef

Rosewood Hotel Group; Calistoga (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost healthcare

401(k) plan

PTO 15 days + 7 holidays

Maternity/Paternity leave 14 weeks

Free room nights 12

50% off F&B

Free employee meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Rosewood Calistoga is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, production, and service across assigned culinary areas. You will supervise and develop Chefs de Partie and culinary associates, ensuring food quality, presentation, sanitation, and menu execution.

You will organize prep lists, schedules, staffing, and collaborate with Culinary Leadership on menus, VIP events, and cost control while maintaining HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotel culinary operations.
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation and allergen controls.
• Ability to interpret recipes, production sheets and Banquet Event Orders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen production and service across assigned operations.
• Supervise and develop Chefs de Partie and culinary associates.
• Organize prep lists, production schedules, station assignments, staffing, workflow and service priorities.
• Maintain recipe, portion, presentation, food quality and safety standards.
• Support menu development, VIP requirements, special events, inventory control and waste reduction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu execution

Banquets experience

Food cost control

HACCP knowledge

Job description

General InformationCountry/RegionUnited States of AmericaProvince/CityCalistogaHiring EntityRosewood CalistogaDepartmentFood & Beverage - CulinaryJob TypeFull-time PermanentJob DescriptionSous Chef: Rosewood CalistogaOUR PURPOSE AND CULTUREWe are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.THE TEAMThe Rosewood Calistoga Culinary team creates memorable dining experiences through collaboration, consistency, exceptional food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. You will support the Banquets, IRD Chef and Culinary Leadership while leading Chefs de Partie, Commis, and assigned culinary associates in daily kitchen operations.YOUR ROLEAs a Sous Chef, you will lead daily preparation, production, and service across assigned culinary operations. You will supervise and develop the culinary team, coordinate service, maintain food quality and presentation, and support menu execution, staffing, inventory, food cost, sanitation, and operational readiness. When the Chef de Cuisine (Banquets, IRD Chef) is not present, you will assume responsibility for the assigned department and its daily operation.HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACEManage daily kitchen operations, production, and service under the direction of Culinary Leadership.Lead, train, coach, and develop Chefs de Partie and culinary associates while maintaining clear performance expectations.Organize prep lists, production schedules, station assignments, staffing, workflow, and service priorities according to business demand.Maintain approved recipe, portion, presentation, food-quality, allergen, HACCP, sanitation, and food-safety standards.Support menu development, seasonal menu changes, BEO execution, VIP requirements, special events, inventory, food cost, and waste-control initiatives.When the Chef de Cuisine (Banquets, IRD Chef) is not present, assume responsibility for daily operations, team leadership, production, service execution, quality, sanitation, staffing coordination, and communication with Culinary Leadership.COULD THIS BE YOU?You bring progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining, banquet operations, or a comparable upscale environment, including supervisory responsibility.You can independently manage daily kitchen production and service while supervising and developing a culinary team.You understand menu execution, production planning, labor organization, banquet requirements, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and waste reduction.You have comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, allergen controls, dietary accommodations, and food-safety requirements.You can interpret recipes, production sheets, prep lists, yield guides, requisitions, menus, and Banquet Event Orders.You are an organized, collaborative leader who communicates clearly and maintains quality and sound decision-making during peak business periods.OUR BENEFITSAs part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. Our offerings include:Zero-cost healthcare plan options401(k) retirement savings program15 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays14 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave for eligible associates12 complimentary room nights annually plus 50% off food and beverage experiencesComplimentary employee meals and free onsite parking.In addition, we provide ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to global career pathways across Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, helping you build a rewarding and meaningful career.OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUAt Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations.We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.PAY TRANSPARENCYThe salary range for this position is $85,000 - $92,000 annually. This is the pay range that the company expects to pay for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonuses. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on several factors, such as experience, type of experience, location, and education.