Terrace Sous Chef - Lead & Elevate Luxury Dining

Chuan Spa; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is seeking a Terrace Restaurant Sous Chef to join the Terrace Kitchen team. You will assist the Terrace Chef in supervising kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring quality and cost controls in a busy luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of sous chef or supervisory experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant, and a culinary college degree is preferred with a Food Handler’s Certificate.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred and Food Handler's Certificate required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in food preparation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple station duties.
• Capable of working calmly under pressure to meet production deadlines.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Terrace Chef in directing all culinary operations and supervising Terrace Kitchen staff.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, quality, and cost controls to meet hotel standards.
• Ensure staff compliance with health regulations and department policies.
• Monitor productivity and performance, provide coaching, and enforce schedules.
• Coordinate breaks, staffing changes, and training to maintain service levels.
• Perform opening duties: inspect tools, prep, stock, and organize work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lines and stations; address deficiencies.
• Assist with inventories and support chefs during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem solving

Staying calm under pressure

Food safety

Team supervision

Education

Culinary college degree

Job description

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is seeking a Terrace Restaurant Sous Chef to join the Terrace Kitchen team. You will assist the Terrace Chef in supervising kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring quality and cost controls in a busy luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of sous chef or supervisory experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant, and a culinary college degree is preferred with a Food Handler’s Certificate.