Sous Chef - Stillwater Bar & Grill

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the highest quality preparation of fine cuisine for Stillwater Bar & Grill, located in The Lodge at Pebble Beach. The Sous Chef will direct the preparation of food, upholding the highest standards of culinary quality.

Company Background:

For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of daily food orders.
• Check the quality of daily specials before service.
• Conduct daily Huddles with culinary team and participating in front of house Huddles.
• Interacting with guests regarding special needs and requests.
• Able to maintain a professional attitude in a high-volume environment.
• Willingness to adjust schedule based off levels of business  
• Prepare weekly schedule for all cooks in accordance with business needs, avoiding over staffing and overtime.
• Prepare and submit daily requisitions using systems in place e.g., Eatec.
• Train all kitchen employees in their individual duties and required knowledge and skills.
• Mentor and manage kitchen employees.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, including special events
• Control waste and spoilage through constant attention to detail, logging waste per SOP.
• Perform month-end inventories.
• Assist in seasonal menu review and revisions.
• Prepare and cook food to the highest standards in a timely manner.
• Report any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions directly to the Engineering department.
• Communicate effectively with staff from both the front and back of the house.

Required Skills:

• Five years of luxury resort or hotel experience.
• Two years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Unexpired Food Safety certification.
• Excellent cooking, supervisory and sanitation skills.
• Knowledge of all stations.
• Broad knowledge of varied cuisines and ability to integrate regional ingredient to menus.
• Ability to present cooking demonstrations.
• Computer knowledge of MS Office Suite including word, Excel, and cost control apps.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Desired Skills:

• Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship under highly respected chef at a premier restaurant, resort of hotel property preferred.
• Certification by the American Culinary Federation and certification as a Sous Chef preferred.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

·         Competitive Pay: Salary: $75,000 - $88,000/year plus bonus.

·         Enjoy world-class health and wellness benefits. For Full Time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. In addition, our Health and Wellness Center provides employees with unlimited access to a physician and medical team to tend to you and your family’s health needs free of cost.

·         Prepare for your future. You will be eligible to participate in our 401(K) retirement program. Pebble Beach Company will match $.75 for every $1 you contribute to your 401(k), up to 6% of eligible compensation. In addition, the company will contribute an amount to your 401K each quarter based on your hours worked, along with a discretionary contribution at the end of each fiscal year.

·         We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.

·         Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.

·         Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.

·         Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Salary : $75,000 - $88,000