Sous Chef at La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Ensemble Hospitality; California, Village of Port Jefferson (MO, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role involves assisting the Chef de Cuisine in daily operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and fostering a creative environment for culinary excellence. With a focus on local ingredients and innovative cuisine, you'll play a vital role in delivering memorable dining experiences across multiple outlets. If you're eager to grow your culinary career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary techniques and kitchen operations is essential.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading kitchen staff and ensuring food quality.
• Collaborate on menu creation and manage inventory.

Skills

Culinary Techniques

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Menu Creation

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

La Bahia Hotel & Spa, 215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America Req #487

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is seeking aSous Chefthat will assist the Chef de Cuisine with the day-to-day kitchen operations for High Tide, Low Tide, Private Dining, Plunge, and Pearl. This role ensures all food products meet the highest quality, presentation, and sanitation standards while fostering creativity, training, and development among the kitchen team.

• High Tidewill take center stage as La Bahia’s signature destination restaurant, a Pacific Rim-inspired concept. Using its location perched on the Pacific Ocean as its primary inspiration, High Tide will unveil a singular culinary experience marrying artistry and craftsmanship with local ingredients to tell the story of cultural cuisine across the Pacific
• Low Tide Bar & Grillwelcomes guests with a vibrant and convivial atmosphere, offering craft cocktails, live music and contemporary flavors
• Pearl, the elegant London-inspired champagne bar, will provide an elevated imbibing experience with personalized libations, creative mixologists and a robust catalog of wines, champagnes and spirits
• Gracing the edge of the oceanfront pool sanctuary, guests will findPlunge, an urban oasis serving up classic cocktails and poolside bites
• Private Dining
• The Club at La Bahia Hotel & Spaserving our private Members in the Club House as well as on the Main Beach in front of the hotel

This position has a start date of 6/1/2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in leading and supervising kitchen staff ensuring consistent preparation, portion control, and presentation of all dishes.
• Help train and mentor kitchen staff, emphasizing culinary techniques, consistency, and professional standards.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in creating special menus, suggest alternatives, and meet specific customer requests in order to meet and exceed their culinary expectations.
• Ensure kitchen operations comply with local, state, and federal health and safety standards.
• Assist in managing kitchen inventory, ordering, and cost control measures.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment and ensure all sanitation procedures are followed.
• Work closely with service staff to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate them into the kitchen’s offerings.
• Assist in monitoring all outlet kitchen operations, especially during peak business periods, working alongside the other culinary employees and making adjustments where necessary.
• Monitor staff punctuality, uniforms, and hygiene compliance.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

ABOUT US:

Nestled along the Pacific Coast,La Bahia Hotel & Spacelebrates its dramatic setting where the tip of Monterey Bay touches Santa Cruz's coveted Main Beach. Steeped in the romantic beauty of Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, locals and travelers alike will savor globally influenced cuisine, cocktails, and wellness rituals infused with the region's agricultural bounty and coast-cultured spirit.

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• La Bahia Hotel & Spa, 215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America