Sous Chef

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Sous Chef in San Diego, where you will collaborate with a talented culinary team to create exceptional dining experiences. The role involves menu development, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc Service

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Assist in menu development and managing inventory.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to perfection.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Techniques

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Education

College degree or certification in culinary field

Job description

Property Description

The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (previously Hotel Solamar) is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, and seamlessly blends the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, Margaritaville features 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts.

LandShark Bar & Grill is our 3 meal restaurant with garage style doors opening to the corners of 6thand J St. Serving guest favorites like the signature LandShark burger, fish sandwiches, tacos, and fresh salads, LandShark puts a contemporary twist on classic American beach fare. Coastal-inspired menus, live music, and views of downtown San Diego complete the breezy beach bar vibe.

5 o’Clock Somewhere, the largest downtown rooftop pool space with a hip lounge and dining area boasting live entertainment 5-7 days a week. The venue features 168 seats – 18 at the bar, and 150 seats with tables. On the poolside, there will be 42 pool chairs, including day beds and cabanas.

Overview

Accelerate your culinary career and join our team as a Sous Chef! We are seeking a passionate and creative individual who will collaborate with our talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a keen attention to detail. As a Sous Chef, you will communicates daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, complete daily food requisitions and daily specials, and assist in the hiring, training, and coaching of the team. You will also play an integral role in menu development, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to perfection.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence, apply now!

Qualifications

• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a hotel or resort setting
• Knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques and cuisines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage inventory, including ordering and receiving products
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary RangeUSD $62,500.00 - USD $68,000.00 /Yr.