Executive Sous Chef

Catalina Island Company • Avalon, CA

11d • $105,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations across multiple restaurant venues and concepts. This role ensures consistent food quality, operational efficiency, and team leadership across diverse kitchens, while adapting to varying menus, service styles, and volume levels. This position requires leadership, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 10-15 years culinary experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including multi-unit or high-volume operations
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef required
• Strong understanding of multi-concept kitchen operations (banquet, à la carte, fast casual, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams across multiple locations
• Strong financial acumen (food cost, labor management, inventory control)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Previous experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment required
• Principles and practices of record-keeping.
• Safe food handling procedures
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Maintain records and files on work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to follow directions, efficiently coordinate functions with other teams to meet daily deadlines
• Motivation to contribute to the team and overall goals of the department
• California Manager Food Handler Certification completion upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of multiple kitchen operations (e.g., casual dining, fine dining, banquets, quick service)
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution across all venues
• Lead and supervise Sous Chefs, kitchen supervisors, and hourly staff across locations
• Act as a floating leader, stepping into different kitchens as needed to support service and staffing gaps
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development and concept execution for each venue
• Maintain and enforce standardized recipes, prep procedures, and plating guidelines
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost controls across multiple outlets
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics (labor, waste, productivity) and implement improvements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations across all venues
• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of culinary staff
• Manage labor scheduling to align with business demands across locations
• Coordinate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Step in for the Executive Chef when needed
• Monitor and maintain kitchen staff schedules and payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.
• Ensure all kitchen operations comply with internal controls, policies, and procedures, and meet all federal and state labor laws.
• Actively contribute to maintaining a positive, team-oriented work environment, addressing performance issues and resolving conflicts as necessary.
• Ensure all staff adhere to professional appearance standards and maintain a high level of professionalism in the workplace.
• Lead regular food tastings and collaborate with the team to ensure the culinary offerings remain at a consistently high standard.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Catalina Island Company offers shared housing as an option for eligible employees at a subsidized rate.
• Employees are responsible for paying a portion of the housing cost, typically deducted through payroll.
• Employee discounts and perks – restaurant, hotels and activities.
• Beautiful island views and a summer of adventure!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees