Santa Monica Proper Hotel is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary team.
A seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, our 271-room flagship property features interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, multiple dining options by local area culinary stars, a rooftop lounge and swimming pool, and 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
The Executive Sous Chef will report directly to the Executive Chef with a dotted line to the Director of Food & Beverage. This key role is responsible for assisting in oversight of all culinary operations as well as our heart-of-the-house colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations
- Responsible for providing guidance and direction for day-to-day operations
- Direct oversight of the hiring, training, coaching, development, and discipline for culinary staff
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner
- Understand all job requirements for culinary team and be able to perform duty as necessar
- Ensure compliance with food handlers and sanitation standards
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and Brand standards
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties including operations reports, financial documentation, Human Resources/Colleague paperwork, Standard Operating Procedures, safety and sanitations checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in a similar Leadership position
- Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good financial awareness
- Accountable and resilient
Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.