Senior Sous Chef - Culinary Leadership at Iconic Hotel

About the Role

Join the iconic Hotel del Coronado as a Senior Sous Chef and lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This Senior Sous Chef role offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts, recently renovated with a $400M investment. Located on Coronado Island, just minutes from Downtown San Diego, this stunning property features over 750 rooms and 10 diverse food and beverage outlets.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all culinary functions, ensuring exceptional food quality and driving menu innovation.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory control, and waste reduction.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Create and manage team member schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels while controlling labor expenses.
• Establish and maintain standardized recipes and preparation methods to ensure consistency across all outlets.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance to support uninterrupted operations.
• Analyze operational performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Proven experience in luxury hotels, with a strong background in culinary operations.
• Experience leading a unionized team is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple outlets effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and team development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, consistency, and efficiency.

Nice to Have

• Experience with menu engineering and innovation.
• Familiarity with food cost management and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 to $110,000 annually.
• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program.
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Recognition and rewards programs.