Sous Chef - Regent Santa Monica Beach

RE - Santa Monica Beach (SMOOA); Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the culinary team in a luxury, high-volume environment. You will supervise chefs, stewards, and staff, partnering with front-of-house leaders to ensure impeccable presentation and adherence to Regent standards and HACCP.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage production, labor, and food cost while guiding menu development and training across all F&B functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in high-volume luxury F&B operations.
• Experience in the luxury hotel industry or a high-profile urban restaurant preferred.
• College degree preferred; certification from a recognized culinary institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain food inventory across multiple locations within budgeted food costs.
• Proficient in hotel management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chefs, supervisors, and kitchen staff to meet Regent standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leaders to ensure seamless service.
• Lead production, kitchen operations, and ensure safety and hygiene.
• Monitor HACCP compliance and recipe standardization.
• Direct catering and banquet operations and training staff.
• Assist with food cost and labor control.
• Cover F&B operations in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Management experience

Luxury F&B operations

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting / P&L

Education

College degree preferred

Culinary certification

10+ years experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hotel management software

Job description

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks.

At the heart of Regent Santa Monica Beach’s food and beverage program is Orla and Orla Bar, created by James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina. Showcasing vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern–inspired cuisine, Orla brings bold flavors, fresh seafood, and elevated hospitality to the Southern California dining scene, drawing inspiration from Mina’s Egyptian heritage and the spirit of coastal markets. Orla Bar complements the restaurant with a refined social atmosphere, featuring expertly crafted cocktails and light bites in an elegant setting at the center of the hotel. Additional dining experiences include Azure Bar, offering sophisticated poolside dining and oceanfront cocktails, and Sweet July Café, developed in collaboration with Ayesha Curry, serving thoughtfully curated coffee, tea, and casual fare.Together, these concepts establish Regent Santa Monica Beach as one of Los Angeles’ premier culinary destinations.

Job Summary:

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all chefs, supervisors, stewards, and other culinary colleagues engaged in the preparation of high-quality dishes in accordance with Regent standards, menu specifications, and production schedules. This role also partners with front-of-house leaders that includes restaurant managers, supervisors, banquet captains, and service teams to ensure the seamless presentation of dishes while maintaining strict safety, hygiene, and quality standards. In close collaboration with the Executive Chef, the ideal candidate will provide leadership and operational support across all food and beverage functions, guiding the team in delivering ultra-luxury, high-volume cuisine. Additional responsibilities include monitoring production processes, labor performance, and business needs, while ensuring clear and consistent communication with the Executive Chef. This is an hourly leadership position that requires a hands-on approach to supporting daily culinary operations while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and guest experience.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Supervise and direct the teams in all F&B multi-unit locations, with the ability to control food production activities, proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, sous vide applications and cooking of all food items.
• Mentor team on menu planning, controlling food cost, controlling labor costs and maintaining safety and sanitation.
• Oversee day-to-day production and operations of all kitchens, including planning, preparing and directing of food to our outlets and service staff.
• Conduct quality checks of goods received, coordinate and control food storage, including tidiness and sanitation of all storage areas, supervise inventories and sets par levels as needed.
• Monitor material consumption and food orders and equipment required on a daily basis to satisfy the production plans of the F&B department.
• Ensure that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to federal/state regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with recipe specifications including upkeep of all menu item abstracts and overseeing continual updating of training and recipe logbooks.
• Participates in the development of food products & new menu items, adheres to the planned tastings, and adjusts scheduled dates of special menus and new menu rollouts as needed.
• Continuous awareness of catering & conference service banquet event orders, oversees action station, buffet, and plated events, conducts updates, and independently makes changes with the team during service, when necessary, in order to improve guest satisfaction.
• Experience with purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
• Supports training from a property-wide standpoint and implement standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Strong administrative skills to include labor tracking, food cost tracking, payroll, and scheduling.
• Skilled in counseling, coaching, and documentation, with the ability to enforce resort, food safety, and workplace safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assumes responsibility for all F&B areas in absence of Executive Chef.

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in high-volume luxury food and beverage operations, including catering and banquet services.
• Experience within the luxury hotel industry or high-profile restaurant within an urban market, preferred.
• Strong and deductive communication, documentation and organizational skills.
• A college degree is preferred, along with certification from a recognized culinary institution and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain levels of food inventory across multiple locations while staying within the budgeted food cost parameters.
• Proficient in hotel management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding yearly budget, with ability to read Profit and Loss and other financial statements.
• Skilled in writing menus, production lists, F&B proposals, and requisitions.
• Able to stand and walk throughout shift.
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Open to relocation across the U.S. to support career development and operational needs.
• Able to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends.

What you can expect from us:

The hourly pay range for this role is$40.00 to $44.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed atRegent Santa Monica Beach.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled.