What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Alila Hotels?
Organization- Alila Marea
Summary
Welcome to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego, just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport. Both historic and breathtaking, Encinitas is a unique setting among a group of beach enclaves that dot California’s Coast Highway 101. The vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill, and a place where the local residents take a balanced, holistic approach to the good life. Whether riding the consistent ocean waves, biking along the dramatic coastline, swimming and bodysurfing, practicing yoga or just relaxing, reflecting and toasting with a glass of wine, it’s an enviable lifestyle that echoes the essence of our distinctive relaxed luxury experience.
To the discerning traveler, we are the quintessential Southern California beachfront destination that delivers authentic and one-of-a-kind personalized experiences in a world-class, barefoot luxury setting. We are local, sophisticated and unscripted, with the intent of anticipating guest needs both spoken and unspoken.
True to Alila’s pillars of conscious travel, VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers a menu of modern creations that celebrates the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients, including the incredible bounty of the ocean that hugs our shores.
We are looking for colleagues who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. Our highly-anticipated resort seeks unique individuals who have a passion for exceptional hotel service that is both intuitive and personal, and who best express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, we believe our guests select our luxury resort because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful, surprisingly different experiences.
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture .
The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will have Banquet experience and be able to support the Banquet Chef and team from time to time as needed. The Sous Chef will need to be able to accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, with the outcome being a positive guest experience.
Responsibilities include:
Complimentary on-site parking!
Discounted Hyatt Hotel rooms immediately and complimentary Hyatt Hotel rooms after 90 days of service!
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance after 30 days!
401k with generous company match after one year!
Vacation time and sick time available after 90 days!
Enjoy incredible ocean views!
Qualifications
The pay range for this position is $61,800 - $86,600 annually and dependent upon experience and skill level.
Summary
Welcome to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego, just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport. Both historic and breathtaking, Encinitas is a unique setting among a group of beach enclaves that dot California’s Coast Highway 101. The vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill, and a place where the local residents take a balanced, holistic approach to the good life. Whether riding the consistent ocean waves, biking along the dramatic coastline, swimming and bodysurfing, practicing yoga or just relaxing, reflecting and toasting with a glass of wine, it’s an enviable lifestyle that echoes the essence of our distinctive relaxed luxury experience.
To the discerning traveler, we are the quintessential Southern California beachfront destination that delivers authentic and one-of-a-kind personalized experiences in a world-class, barefoot luxury setting. We are local, sophisticated and unscripted, with the intent of anticipating guest needs both spoken and unspoken.
True to Alila’s pillars of conscious travel, VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers a menu of modern creations that celebrates the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients, including the incredible bounty of the ocean that hugs our shores.
We are looking for colleagues who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. Our highly-anticipated resort seeks unique individuals who have a passion for exceptional hotel service that is both intuitive and personal, and who best express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, we believe our guests select our luxury resort because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful, surprisingly different experiences.
Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture .
The goal of the Sous Chef is to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will have Banquet experience and be able to support the Banquet Chef and team from time to time as needed. The Sous Chef will need to be able to accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, with the outcome being a positive guest experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
- Support Banquet Chef from time to time, as needed
- Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
- Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
- Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
- Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
- Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
- May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
- Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
Complimentary on-site parking!
Discounted Hyatt Hotel rooms immediately and complimentary Hyatt Hotel rooms after 90 days of service!
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance after 30 days!
401k with generous company match after one year!
Vacation time and sick time available after 90 days!
Enjoy incredible ocean views!
Qualifications
- In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
- Banquet experience preferred
- Experience in a Forbes trained luxury hotel, with fine dining experience preferred
- Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
- Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
- Proficient in general computer knowledge
- A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
- Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
- Strong training and communication skills
- Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred
- Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred
The pay range for this position is $61,800 - $86,600 annually and dependent upon experience and skill level.
Salary : $61,800 - $86,600
