Sous Chef

OysterLink; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Free employee meals

Job summary

Desert Horizons Owners Association is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at its private club in Indian Wells, CA. You will oversee à la carte, fine dining, and banquet production while maintaining high standards for food quality, sanitation, cost control, and team performance.

Expect to manage staffing, purchasing, and inventory, work with vendors, and mentor kitchen staff. This leadership role offers growth in a private club culinary environment with competitive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary or kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, standardized recipes and presentation.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, food costs, labor planning, and scheduling.
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate kitchen employees.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review banquet event orders and plan staffing, prep, and production needs.
• Supervise cooks and ensure recipes, portions, garnishes, and presentation standards are followed.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and development of kitchen employees.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, inventory counts, and proper product storage.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, payroll records, and staffing forecasts.
• Coordinate with approved vendors regarding orders, shortages, and deliveries.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and food safety compliance.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Communicate product shortages, production concerns, and operational issues to the Executive Chef.
• Assume full responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food presentation

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

Desert Horizons Owners Association is hiring a Sous Chef to support culinary operations at its private club in Indian Wells, CA. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced culinary professional who can help oversee à la carte, fine dining, and banquet production while maintaining strong standards for food quality, sanitation, cost control, and team performance.

What You’ll Do

• Review banquet event orders and plan staffing, prep, and production needs
• Supervise cooks and ensure recipes, portions, garnishes, and presentation standards are followed
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and development of kitchen employees
• Manage purchasing, receiving, inventory counts, and proper product storage
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, payroll records, and staffing forecasts
• Coordinate with approved vendors regarding orders, shortages, and deliveries
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and food safety compliance
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or repair needs
• Communicate product shortages, production concerns, and operational issues to the Executive Chef
• Assume full responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence
• Build professional relationships with members, guests, coworkers, and vendors
• Recommend operational improvements and future culinary goals

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of professional culinary or kitchen leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, standardized recipes, and presentation
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, food costs, labor planning, and scheduling
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate kitchen employees
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of health, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements
• Spanish language skills are a plus
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and special events

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary of $85,000-$95,000
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Free employee meals
• Leadership opportunity in a private club culinary environment

About the Workplace

Desert Horizons Owners Association is a private residential and country club community in Indian Wells, California. Its culinary operation serves members and guests through fine dining, à la carte service, banquets, and special events.