Sous Chef

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Riverside, CA

13d•$72,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join the Mission Inn Hotel culinary team. This leadership role is responsible for assisting in the daily management of kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction across all culinary outlets. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills. POSITION SUMMARY: The Sous Chef supports the culinary leadership in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, consistency, food safety, and exceptional guest experiences. This role supervises kitchen staff, assists with menu execution, and helps maintain efficient operations within a luxury hotel environment.

Requirements

3+ Years Sous Chef or similar culinary experience in a leadership role at a luxury hotel, upscale resort, conference center or high-volume culinary environment.
Experience in supervising a staff of fifteen (15) or more employees.
Experience using scheduling, inventory, and hotel management systems.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Formal Culinary Training in a culinary arts school or apprenticeship with professional chefs.
Knowledge of hotel culinary departments.
Creative, innovative and assertive personality.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Advanced Time management and multitasking skills
Knowledge of Food quality and presentation standards
Solid understanding of menu execution and kitchen operations
Knowledge of basic accounting, cost control and inventory management
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
Passion for culinary excellence and exceptional guest experiences

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred; relevant luxury hotel or high-volume culinary experience may be considered in place of formal education.
Luxury hotel or Five-Star experience
Bilingual skills are a plus.
Manager Level Certification in food safety or sanitation.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist in all kitchen operations, including the preparation and execution of the banquets, restaurants, room service and Garde Manger departments, as well as special events.
Supervise, mentor, train and develop culinary team members to maintain luxury hospitality standards.
Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to established recipes, quality expectations, and presentation guidelines
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team on menu planning, seasonal offerings, and recipe development
Monitor executive steward responsibility to maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety compliance in accordance with local health regulations.
Monitor inventory levels, ordering, product rotation, and storage procedures to minimize waste and control food costs
Support scheduling, staffing, and labor management to ensure operational efficiency.
Oversee incoming food products to ensure quality expectations.
Conduct line checks and oversee service execution to ensure consistency and timely delivery during high-volume periods
Coordinate effectively with stewarding, purchasing, front-of-house, and other departments to support seamless operations in a cost-effective manner as outlined in the annual budget.
Address guest concerns and special dietary requests with professionalism and attention to detail
Inspect all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
Document and communicate evening operational activities in the department logbook accurately and professionally.