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Sous Chef | Cafeteria & Catering

$28 - $31 per hour

Gecko Hospitality

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Salary: $28 - $31/hr (DOE)

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401K w/ 3.5% match, PTO/Sick Pay

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at a premier camp and retreat center in Santa Rosa, CA. This is a high-volume, hands-on leadership role overseeing food production for 300–600+ guests attending multi-day retreats, conferences, youth camps, and corporate events. The property serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner for groups staying 2–5 nights , while also executing weddings, banquets, and special events throughout the year.

The ideal candidate has experience leading large-scale food production, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about developing teams while delivering exceptional quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily kitchen operations serving 300–600+ guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Oversee food production for multi-day retreats, conferences, camps, and group events.
  • Partner with the Executive Chef to execute weddings, banquets, and special catered events.
  • Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution across all meal services.
  • Manage kitchen labor scheduling to meet operational demands and budget goals.
  • Train, coach, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive team culture.
  • Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
  • Monitor food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain standardized recipes and production procedures for consistency and cost control.
  • Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

If you're interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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