What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager position at PFC Fitness Camp?
Overview
Job Description
Premier Fitness Camp (PFC) is a nationally recognized fitness and wellness retreat located on the grounds of Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA. Our mission is to help guests transform their health through mindset, nutrition, and fitness (Think. Eat. Move). Food is at the heart of that mission: we serve three delicious, wellness-focused meals daily, plus snacks, designed to fuel, inspire, and heal.
We’re looking for a Sous Chef who is as comfortable cooking high-quality meals as they are managing inventory. A passion for nutrition-focused cooking and macro-balanced meal planning is highly valued. This is a unique opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in both the kitchen and behind the scenes — supporting a talented Executive Chef and ensuring smooth operations every day.
Duties
Company Description
PFC is an all-inclusive, adult live-in wellness camp based at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA.
We are a very close-knit team and our environment for staff and clients alike is one of a family feeling. Guests come to PFC from all over the world and stay one week up to six months for a full life transformation. We focus on behavioral health, nutrition, and fitness. PFC has personal trainers, nutritionists, marriage and family therapists, allied health professionals, and wellness-driven chefs.
PFC is an all-inclusive, adult live-in wellness camp based at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA. We are a very close-knit team and our environment for staff and clients alike is one of a family feeling. Guests come to PFC from all over the world and stay one week up to six months for a full life transformation. We focus on behavioral health, nutrition, and fitness. PFC has personal trainers, nutritionists, marriage and family therapists, allied health professionals, and wellness-driven chefs.
Job Description
Premier Fitness Camp (PFC) is a nationally recognized fitness and wellness retreat located on the grounds of Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA. Our mission is to help guests transform their health through mindset, nutrition, and fitness (Think. Eat. Move). Food is at the heart of that mission: we serve three delicious, wellness-focused meals daily, plus snacks, designed to fuel, inspire, and heal.
We’re looking for a Sous Chef who is as comfortable cooking high-quality meals as they are managing inventory. A passion for nutrition-focused cooking and macro-balanced meal planning is highly valued. This is a unique opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in both the kitchen and behind the scenes — supporting a talented Executive Chef and ensuring smooth operations every day.
Duties
- Cook and support daily meal service with a focus on flavor, consistency, and presentation within PFC's nutritional guideline.
- Adapt recipes to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Adjust recipes and portioning to align with guest-specific macros and PFC’s balanced meal plans.
- Provide counter service with a friendly, welcoming, and joyful presence, ensuring every guest feels cared for.
- Monitor taste, plating, and service flow for quality assurance.
- Support Executive Chef by designing, implementing, and maintain an new and more effective inventory management process.
- Conduct regular inventory counts, track usage, and coordinate ordering to ensure cost control and prevent shortages.
- Transcribe and organize existing recipes that have not yet been documented, ensuring accurate and consistent records.
- Document and update menu changes, recipes, and portion standards.
- Ensure menus and recipe adjustments meet nutritional balance and macro guidelines.
- Enter dietary notes, menu updates, and guest preferences into the CRM.
- Support scheduling, prep logs, and food safety recordkeeping.
- Partner with the Executive Chef to align culinary execution with wellness programming.
- Assist with onboarding and training of kitchen staff.
- Interact with guests daily. Provide a welcoming, professional experience.
- 3 years of proven experience in a culinary role, preferably within fine dining or catering environments.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills (inventory, recordkeeping, or CRM experience a plus).
- Understanding of food safety standards and best practices for food handling.
- Commitment to wellness and willingness to complete Nutrition 101 training within 30 days of hire.
- An interest or background in nutrition-driven cuisine or macro-based meal design is a distinct advantage.
- Experience in restaurant management or hospitality settings is highly desirable.
- Stable schedule! 40 hours/week with set daytime shifts (6:00/6:30am–2:30/3:00pm or 10:00am–6:30pm). No late night shifts.
- PTO meals included!
- Wellness-focused environment! Be part of a team changing lives every day.
- Growth-oriented culture! Work alongside a talented Executive Chef and collaborate with nutrition professionals.
Company Description
PFC is an all-inclusive, adult live-in wellness camp based at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA.
We are a very close-knit team and our environment for staff and clients alike is one of a family feeling. Guests come to PFC from all over the world and stay one week up to six months for a full life transformation. We focus on behavioral health, nutrition, and fitness. PFC has personal trainers, nutritionists, marriage and family therapists, allied health professionals, and wellness-driven chefs.
PFC is an all-inclusive, adult live-in wellness camp based at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA. We are a very close-knit team and our environment for staff and clients alike is one of a family feeling. Guests come to PFC from all over the world and stay one week up to six months for a full life transformation. We focus on behavioral health, nutrition, and fitness. PFC has personal trainers, nutritionists, marriage and family therapists, allied health professionals, and wellness-driven chefs.