The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe - Executive Sous Chef OEM

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is a distinguished luxury hotel nestled in the rolling hills, citrus groves, and desert landscapes of San Diego, California. This property offers a unique blend of vintage luxury, rich history, and time-honored tradition, providing guests with an escape to a simpler, more elegant era. The Inn has recently undergone a comprehensive renaissance, enhancing its charm and appeal while maintaining an innate sense of elegance, abundant hospitality, and a vibrant celebration of the sun-soaked Southern California lifestyle. This luxurious setting not only serves as a perfect getaway for guests but also as an inspiring workplace for professionals who appreciate a refined hospitality environment.

The Executive Sous Chef position at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe is a key role within the hotel’s culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in managing the entire food production operation efficiently. This management-level role involves supervising and assisting with the preparation of all food items, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards for quality, presentation, and taste. The Executive Sous Chef plays an essential role in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout the kitchen, work, and storage areas, while also focusing on reducing waste and maximizing cost-effectiveness and production ratios. The Executive Sous Chef is expected to be hands-on, especially during peak meal periods, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and timely execution of culinary services.

This role demands a combination of culinary expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for creating menus, monitoring banquet and catering operations, maintaining inventories, and performing employee reviews and training. They must exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism. The position requires a flexible schedule and a commitment to embodying the highest standards of hospitality and teamwork. Beyond culinary duties, the Executive Sous Chef fosters a positive environment by engaging guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner, maintaining proper appearance and adherence to company standards, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and operational regulations. This position is ideal for an experienced culinary professional eager to contribute to a prestigious hotel that values tradition, quality, and guest satisfaction. Employment is full-time with potential overtime as required, and competitive benefits are offered after an initial waiting period, including options such as daily pay, medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans.

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe operates under Evolution Hospitality, a dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge Hospitality, which manages a curated collection of luxury, boutique, and lifestyle hotels, as well as restaurants and lounges throughout North America. Evolution Hospitality emphasizes a balanced culture and results-driven approach, fostering an environment where team members are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. Honesty, humility, intellect, and ability are valued qualities, making Evolution Hospitality a world-class operation and a wonderful place for culinary professionals to thrive and build a rewarding career.