Sous Chef

Join Our Team Huntley Santa Monica Beach is an iconic luxury hotel just steps from the Pacific, blending relaxed Southern California style with sophisticated hospitality. Our culinary operation includes The Penthouse, our signature rooftop restaurant and lounge, along with Gene’s Café, in-room dining, banquets, and private events. We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong culinary fundamentals, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for quality, consistency, and team development. Our Next Family Member We are looking for a local, professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Responsibilities Help in the preparation of all food menus Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Skills Proven experience as a Sous Chef Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures Excellent record of kitchen and staff management Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions Familiar with industry’s best practices Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus