Taskforce Sous Chef: Multi-Outlet Kitchen Leader

La Bahia Resort and Spa

Santa Cruz (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Per diem provided to cover daily meals

Travel costs covered

Job summary

La Bahia Hotel & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA seeks an experienced Taskforce Sous Chef to support culinary operations across its restaurant outlets. This role provides essential leadership during transitions, high-volume periods, events, and staffing gaps while upholding brand standards and quality.

The successful candidate will be flexible, hands-on, and able to quickly integrate into existing teams, ensuring consistent food quality and smooth kitchen operations across outlets.

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience with leadership

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on culinary leadership and line support across outlets, banquets, and catering.
Step into interim leadership roles during vacancies or peak periods.
Move between outlets to provide coverage where needed.
Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in recipes, portions, and plating.
Monitor food quality, freshness, and safety standards during service.
Train and coach culinary staff, maintaining a professional kitchen culture.
Ensure compliance with Cal-OSHA and health/safety regulations (HACCP).
Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control; report to Executive Chef and HR.
Assist with scheduling and labor management during coverage assignments.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

High-Volume Operations

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Flexible Availability

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

The successful candidate will be flexible, hands-on, and able to quickly integrate into existing teams, ensuring consistent food quality and smooth kitchen operations across outlets.

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