Sous Chef, OEM Kitchen: Training, Quality & Cost Control

Highgate; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation pay

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Kalia Theatre to ensure meals are prepared to the highest standards and consistently presented with eye appeal and taste. The role requires leadership to manage kitchen staff, enforce SOPs, and maintain food quality across hot and cold stations.

You will train team members, monitor food and labor costs, coordinate with F&B managers on menus and corporate promotions, and ensure compliance with health department rules.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years progressive experience in F&B or culinary field.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operation for hot/cold stations.
• Train staff and ensure adherence to standards.
• Monitor and control food cost and labor cost.
• Coordinate with F&B managers on promotions and menus.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly and professionally.

Skills

F&B knowledge

Staff training

Communication

Food cost control

Labor cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Kalia Theatre to ensure meals are prepared to the highest standards and consistently presented with eye appeal and taste. The role requires leadership to manage kitchen staff, enforce SOPs, and maintain food quality across hot and cold stations.

You will train team members, monitor food and labor costs, coordinate with F&B managers on menus and corporate promotions, and ensure compliance with health department rules.