Executive Sous Chef
About The Position
Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Residential Dining Irvine Company Villas, Fashion Island – Newport Beach, CA Sodexo at The Irvine Company Villas at Fashion Island is seeking an exceptional Executive Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations for a luxury, resort‑style residential community. This role oversees the café, lounge, social hour activations, poolside service, and onsite catering for a 900‑resident property known for elevated hospitality and a strong sense of community. As the sole manager onsite, the Executive Sous Chef leads an hourly supervisor and a team of eight, ensuring seamless service across a seven‑day‑a‑week operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a chef who thrives in guest‑facing environments, enjoys building relationships with regulars, and can balance culinary creativity with operational discipline.
Requirements
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, or catering with strong guest‑facing presence
- Ability to manage solo as the only manager onsite in a seven‑day operation
- Strong culinary and operational skills including ordering, prep systems, and service flow
- Comfort with administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory, and basic computer work
- Leadership that builds trust and fosters a positive, appreciated team culture
- Commitment to hospitality and delivering a warm, consistent resident experience
- Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
- Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily culinary operations for the café, lounge, poolside service, and resident social hours
- Lead and support an hourly team of 8, including an onsite supervisor
- Execute a fresh, approachable menu featuring salads, sandwiches, breakfast items, smoothies, and a full coffee program
- Deliver high‑quality catering for resident events and community gatherings
- Maintain resort‑style service standards with strong guest engagement and relationship‑building
- Oversee specialty offerings including fresh pizza from the onsite oven and Friday grill activations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
