Sous Chef

The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a stunning oceanfront Monterey Bay resort and hotel encompassing 19 acres of pristine Pacific shoreline in Marina, California. This unique resort is one of the rare Monterey Bay hotels that sits directly on the beach, offering guests the extraordinary experience of falling asleep to the gentle sound of the surf right outside their private waterfront cottage. With 60 contemporary cottage guest rooms and suites, each featuring uninterrupted panoramic views from private decks or patios, The Sanctuary Beach Resort provides an unmatched level of comfort and tranquility. Nestled between the scenic Monterey Bay and the protected Marina Dunes Preserve, the resort is a secluded haven ideal for both coastal road trippers and single-destination vacationers seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

The Sanctuary Beach Resort is part of the prestigious Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division under HHM Hotels, a brand known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. The resort boasts top-tier meeting and event spaces that enhance the waterfront atmosphere, making it an exceptional venue for business retreats, weddings, and memorable celebrations. As a member of the HHM Hotels family, the resort adheres to equal opportunity employment principles, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment free from discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or any other protected category.

As a Sous Chef at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Executive Chef with food preparation and overseeing daily kitchen operations. This is a dynamic position that combines creative culinary skills with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, guest service, and sustainability practices are met. You will be entrusted with managing kitchen staff, developing and testing new recipes, and ensuring all menu items are prepared consistently according to departmental standards and yield guides. Your leadership will contribute directly to maintaining the resort's reputation for exceptional dining experiences and sustainable culinary practices aligned with HHM's EarthView program.

In this role, you will interview, select, train, and schedule kitchen associates, providing ongoing coaching and support to uphold HHM core values. You will supervise kitchen personnel to guarantee proper cooking methods, garnishes, and portion sizes, while also managing kitchen budgets to contain expenditures effectively. Key responsibilities include conducting performance evaluations, hosting staff meetings, and fostering a positive work environment through open communication and timely resolution of team concerns. Physical demands involve standing for extended periods and performing tasks requiring lifting, bending, and manual dexterity, all carried out with a focus on safety and compliance with OSHA standards.

The Sous Chef position at The Sanctuary Beach Resort offers an excellent growth path, with opportunities to advance to Executive Sous Chef, Chef, and ultimately Executive Chef positions. Candidates ideally hold a degree or certification from an accredited culinary program and bring a minimum of three years’ managerial experience in upscale or high-volume food service settings. Joining The Sanctuary Beach Resort means becoming part of a dedicated team that believes in the values of People Are Our Capability, Hearts That Serve, Only Excellence, Stay Nimble, and Own It. This is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding culinary career at one of California's premier oceanfront resorts, where you can showcase your skills, inspire your team, and contribute to a memorable guest dining experience daily.