Sous Chef - Maui Private Club Kitchen Leader

Makena Shared Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Contribution

Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Professional development and upwardmob

Job summary

Makena Golf & Beach Club is seeking a Sous Chef to join its Culinary Department on Maui, HI. The role reports to senior chefs and focuses on high-quality, seasonal menu execution in a luxury resort setting.

You will help create menus, manage ingredient quality, and maintain strict food safety standards while leading a team through busy shifts and ensuring consistent portions and presentation.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or pedigree required.
• At least five (5) years of culinary experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
• Prior culinary leadership experience in a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of cookery techniques and processes.
• Thorough knowledge of local and imported food products.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating seasonal menu items.
• Thorough understanding of occupational health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Chefs to determine ingredient quality and quantity to reduce waste and spoilage.
• Assist with menu creation, development, and implementation.
• Discuss and recommend menu price adjustments with guidance from Senior Chefs.
• Schedule kitchen staff hours to balance volume and labor costs.
• Adhere to budgeted headcounts and uphold outlet standards.
• Assign duties and train staff; ensure food quality and portion control.
• Monitor food safety and HACCP compliance; prevent contaminated products.
• Ensure consistent dish quality and adherence to established portions.
• Identify new products to improve quality or reduce costs.
• Maintain equipment and notify Stewards of any issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary expertise

Quality control

Food safety

Menu development

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Makena Golf & Beach Club is seeking a Sous Chef to join its Culinary Department on Maui, HI. The role reports to senior chefs and focuses on high-quality, seasonal menu execution in a luxury resort setting.

You will help create menus, manage ingredient quality, and maintain strict food safety standards while leading a team through busy shifts and ensuring consistent portions and presentation.