Sous Chef

Estancia La Jolla is a distinctive boutique hotel nestled in Southern California, offering guests an authentic escape with its hacienda-style architecture, lush gardens, and unique artwork that reflects its historical roots as a late 1800s ranch. Known for its casually elegant ambiance, the hotel features 210 well-appointed rooms and suites that make visitors feel right at home while enjoying the luxury and charm of a AAA Four Diamond property. Estancia La Jolla prides itself on providing excellent guest experiences, combining the warmth of a historical setting with modern amenities and exceptional service.

The Sous Chef role at Estancia La Jolla is a critical leadership position within the culinary team responsible for overseeing the preparation, production, quality, and presentation of all food served across the property. This role requires an experienced culinary professional who can manage and inspire chefs de partie and other kitchen staff to maintain the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. The Sous Chef plans menus in collaboration with Food & Beverage managers, aligning offerings with current food trends and regional tastes to enhance the dining experience.

Beyond food preparation, the Sous Chef plays a vital role in operational management, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, controlling costs, maintaining profitability, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. Supervisory duties include recruiting, training, appraising performance, and fostering a supportive team culture. This leadership role demands strong problem-solving skills, the ability to handle guest concerns promptly, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working at Estancia La Jolla offers a collaborative and award-winning environment, recognized as a TOP Workplace in San Diego and the USA, where team members value respect, fun, and excellence.

Estancia La Jolla values connecting people through exceptional service, and the ideal Sous Chef embodies empathy, patience, and a dedication to creating memorable culinary experiences. The position is full-time and offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, a matching 401k plan after one year, on-demand pay options, paid time off, complimentary parking, and meals. Candidates are invited to join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and authentic expression within a supportive luxury hospitality setting.