Sous Chef, Diamond Room
About The Position
Delaware North's Patina Group is searching for an Sous Chef to join our team at the Diamond Room in San Diego, California. As Sous Chef for this 40-seat craft cocktail bar, you will lead the kitchen in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests. Velvet, mirrors, red leather, dark wood, a fluffy Garibaldi, caviar, some fondue, and a disco ball. If these things make your eyebrows raise, then you will like being a part of the Diamond Room. If you're an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking to grow your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Sous Chef position.
Requirements
- Minimum two years' experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Chef d'Cuisine, or comparable in an industry-leading concept with five years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
- Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence, with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team
- Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation
- Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
- Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
- Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in food preparation for an upscale cocktail bar is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the General Manager with daily supervision and production of all operations and events, ensuring adherence to recipe standards and high-quality food preparation
- Showcase culinary expertise and refined cooking technique, style, and taste
- Hire, train, and mentor team members, creating a cohesive work environment
- Oversee budget management, monitor food and labor costs, manage staffing levels, and ensure efficient inventory control, ordering, and receiving processes
- Collaborate with the General Manager and culinary team in menu design and recipe development
- Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
- Paid vacation days and holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
- Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
