Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Excellence

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal and salad bar

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

Dining discounts for employees

Referral bonus

401K (based on employment status)

Job summary

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. seeks a motivated Sous Chef to supervise cooks and other kitchen staff, ensuring top-quality food and strict sanitation. You will train, guide, and coordinate kitchen activities, maintaining mise en place and collaborating with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role is full-time, on-site, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow at a premier California coastal destination.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent, or 2–3 years related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials and procedures.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to communicate in English with managers, staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen duties in absence of Chef De Cuisine or Executive Chef.
• Train and oversee staff in cooking, portioning, and garnishing per recipes.
• Instruct staff in cooking methods and technique as needed.
• Maintain high level of food quality, freshness and presentation.
• Requisition supplies and manage food orders under guidelines.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared before service; monitor sanitation and closing/opening procedures.

Skills

English communication

Reading & interpretation

Written reports

Customer/service focus

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. seeks a motivated Sous Chef to supervise cooks and other kitchen staff, ensuring top-quality food and strict sanitation. You will train, guide, and coordinate kitchen activities, maintaining mise en place and collaborating with the Chef de Cuisine to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role is full-time, on-site, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow at a premier California coastal destination.