Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $30.77 - $33.65
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
sick leave
Pet insurance
401(k) Plan

Job Description

HEI Hotels and Resorts is a renowned hospitality management company committed to excellence and recognized for its dedication to associate development and guest satisfaction. They proudly manage a vast portfolio of properties known for their quality accommodations and exceptional service, one of which is the JW Marriott Anaheim, a prestigious AAA Four Diamond resort located less than a mile from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. This resort exemplifies luxury and convenience, making it a highly sought-after destination for both leisure and business travelers. HEI Hotels and Resorts places a strong emphasis on its people, acknowledging them as their greatest asset and the key to the company's enormous success. They foster a work environment where employees are valued and supported through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and access to industry-leading training and resources. This supportive culture cultivates talent, encourages professional growth, and provides a fulfilling workplace for associates.

The available position is a key leadership role that involves planning and managing the kitchen staff to ensure the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food served at the hotel meets the highest standards. This role is critical in maintaining the hotel’s reputation for quality food service while ensuring that all operations align with safety, sanitary, and regulatory requirements. The position requires adept management of human resources within the kitchen, including attracting, retaining, and motivating staff in a supportive and safe environment. Scheduling, training, development, performance evaluations, and discipline are important elements of the role. The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen and related facilities to uphold the health and safety standards demanded by federal, state, corporate, and franchise regulations.

In addition to hands-on management, this role requires strong financial acumen to monitor, analyze, and control labor and food costs, preparing reports and budgets to ensure the kitchen’s operations remain efficient and profitable. The role also involves promoting safety programs to minimize accidents and liabilities, contributing to menu creation and adjustments in collaboration with the Executive Chef, and assuming full responsibility during the Executive Chef’s absence. Success in this position demands excellence in leadership, communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively under time constraints. HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging all interested candidates, including those who do not meet every qualification perfectly and those with military experience, to apply. This opportunity offers an hourly salary range of $30.77 to $33.65 and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, making it an attractive role for culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive hospitality environment.

Job Requirements

  • Post-high school education preferred
  • At least five years experience in related culinary or food service management roles
  • Prior hotel experience preferred
  • Ability to manage and lead kitchen staff
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Competency in budgeting and cost control
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Qualifications

  • Two or more years of post-high school education, culinary education desirable
  • Five or more years of employment in a related position
  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
  • Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing, security and safety, personnel and labor relations, business plans, maintenance, budgeting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning
  • Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences

Job Duties

  • Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel’s restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product
  • Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, developing, coaching, counseling, conducting performance and salary reviews, and recommending discipline or termination
  • Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment
  • Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs and prepare appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to meet or exceed budgets
  • Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses
  • Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of seasonal and special menus
  • Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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