Schulte

Executive Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,000.00 - $86,900.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Daily Pay
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
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Job Description

The Viv Hotel in Anaheim is an exquisite hospitality establishment known for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Nestled in one of Southern California's most popular destinations, The Viv Hotel blends contemporary design with unparalleled customer service, making it a coveted place to stay for both leisure and business travelers. As part of the larger Schulte Companies group, a leader in third-party hotel management with over multi-generational experience, The Viv Hotel benefits from a foundation rooted in hospitality excellence and a culture of respect and authenticity. Schulte Companies operates more than 200 hospitality locations across 38... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
  • 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant
  • Strong background in a la carte service, team leadership, and kitchen operations
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to manage people, costs, and execution

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
  • 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant
  • Strong background in a la carte service, team leadership, and kitchen operations
  • Proven ability to manage people, costs, and execution
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to exceed guest expectations
  • Team player

Job Duties

  • Execute menus and culinary programs as directed by the Executive Chef, ensuring consistency, quality, flavor, and presentation
  • Assist with menu development, testing, and implementation, providing creative input aligned with the brand
  • Maintain standardized recipes, portion control, and plating
  • Directly supervise sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff, providing leadership, coaching, and daily direction
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management
  • Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Act as the Executive Chef's representative in their absence
  • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations
  • Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance needs to minimize downtime
  • Support guest-facing culinary initiatives, including special events, tastings, and chef-driven promotions
  • Accommodate special requests and dietary needs while maintaining quality and operational standards
  • Assist in managing food costs, labor efficiency, inventory control, ordering, and waste reduction
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis efforts in collaboration with the Executive Chef
  • Ensure proper receiving, storage, and utilization of all food and kitchen supplies

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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