Sous Chef

Starwood Hotels; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Los Angeles seeks a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with leadership to motivate a team while managing daily operations of a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen. You'll support food prep, supervise line staff, handle inventory, and provide on-the-spot solutions.

Inside Tip: adaptability, creativity, and solid communication help you thrive in a 24-hour operation. A post-secondary diploma or degree is a plus, with 2+ years of similar experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of similar work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations.
• Strong leadership with track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all manner of food prep and line staff supervision.
• Oversee inventory and on-the-spot problem solving.
• Manage daily operations of a high-volume scratch kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Culinary operations

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

If you're reading this, we're guessing you know your way around a kitchen. And if we're right, well, read on.

We're currently seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with the leadership skills to motivate an amazing team, all while managing the daily (and detailed) operations of a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen. Here's the best part: you'll continue to learn from some of the most creative chefs in the industry, assisting in all manner of food prep, line staff supervision, inventory, and lots of on-the-spot solutions.

1 Hotel West Hollywood is a top-notch team of food-lovers with the talent to change the way we live and eat. Interested? Show us you have what it takes, and the (kitchen) door is open.

Inside Tip: Creativity, empathy and mad chopping skills go a very long way.

Pay Range: $80,000-$82,000 per year

About You...

Passionate about culinary arts and a minimum of 2 years of similar work experience.

A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.

Advanced knowledge of culinary operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.

Excels at communication, both verbal and written.

Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About Us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Annual Pay: 80K-82K

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.