Sous Chef - In-Room Dining

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Execution
• Lead and oversee all In-Room Dining culinary production for breakfast, all-day dining, and overnight service.
• Maintain high-level plating and transportation of food standards suitable for in-room delivery.
• Aid in menu development, seasonal updates, and special amenity offerings.
• Operations Management
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, and service flow for In-Room Dining.
• Collaborate with front-of-house team to ensure accurate order execution and timely delivery.
• Monitor food costs, waste, and inventory levels to meet financial goals.
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, and storage of all food products.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Supervise, train, and mentor line cooks and culinary team members.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in scheduling and labor management to meet business demands.
• Hold employees accountable for meeting quality and safety standards.
• Quality & Compliance
• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and resort policies.
• Guest Experience
• Support personalized guest requests, VIP amenities, and special dietary accommodations.
• Maintain consistency with Terranea’s elevated guest service philosophy.
• Address and resolve any culinary-related guest concerns proactively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience in a high-volume or luxury hotel/resort environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multiple cuisines, with emphasis on California coastal cuisine.
• Experience in In-Room Dining or hotel restaurant operations highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Effective communication and collaboration across departments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time, regular team members that includes:
• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match!