Senior Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, an esteemed establishment renowned for its Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond accolades, is located in the picturesque coastal town of Dana Point, adjacent to Laguna Beach, California. This luxurious resort is celebrated for its sprawling 175-acre estate perched atop a 150-foot seaside bluff, offering breathtaking ocean views and an idyllic setting that combines natural beauty with sophisticated amenities. The resort features over 400 rooms and boasts 115,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, making it a prime destination for both leisure and business travelers. With eight distinct food and beverage outlets, including four restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and in-room dining options, the resort offers a diverse culinary landscape designed to delight every palate.

As part of the Forbes and AAA awarded Waldorf Astoria brand, the resort prides itself on delivering unforgettable guest experiences while fostering a meaningful and positive workplace environment for its team members. The resort is deeply committed to community impact, exceptional hospitality, and creating memorable moments that resonate with guests long after their stay.

The Senior Sous Chef position at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club represents a pivotal leadership role within the respected Aveo Team. This opportunity is ideal for a culinary professional passionate about excellence and innovation in the kitchen. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will spearhead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on leadership approach, focusing on either the resort's Outlets or Banquets. Your leadership will be instrumental in both managing and inspiring culinary teams to deliver top-tier food preparation and service.

This role involves comprehensive oversight of production and service activities, including creating and monitoring production lists, conducting line checks, and expediting meal service to ensure efficiency and quality. The Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for enhancing and innovating the menu offerings by developing seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials that captivate and satisfy guests. Collaboration across departments, especially between Front of House and Back of House teams, is key to fostering a seamless and harmonious operation, contributing to the resort's hallmark of exceptional hospitality.

Administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering, and staff scheduling also form an essential part of this role. Maintaining and upholding stringent health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations is paramount to the position, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and prioritizing the wellbeing of both guests and team members.

Hilton, the parent company of Waldorf Astoria, champions core values that include Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and a proactive focus on the present moment. These values guide the work culture and define the qualities sought in every team member. Working at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club means engaging with a community that values passion, dedication, and respect at every level.

In addition to contributing to a world-class culinary program, the Senior Sous Chef will benefit from Hilton's comprehensive perks and benefits package. This includes deeply discounted travel opportunities, an employee stock purchase program, paid parental leave, personalized caregiving and crisis support, mental health resources, generous paid time off, and a variety of health and welfare benefits. The resort not only promises a dynamic and rewarding work environment but also invests heavily in the growth, wellbeing, and future financial security of its team members.

Joining Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club means becoming part of a globally recognized hospitality leader with a commitment to quality and care that goes beyond the guest experience. Team Members are empowered to grow their careers within an award-winning workplace culture consistently recognized by Great Place to Work and Fortune as one of the world's best workplaces. Whether you are embarking on your culinary career or looking to advance to new heights, this opportunity offers a platform to thrive and make a lasting impact in the vibrant hospitality industry.