Sous Chef
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Lead a kitchen. Build a career. See the world.
Windsor Hospitality is looking for a Full-Time Sous Chef to help run the kitchen at our Embassy Suites by Hilton in San Luis Obispo — steps from downtown SLO, local wineries, and the Central Coast's best hiking and beaches. If you love leading a team, developing menus, and turning out great food shift after shift, we want to meet you.
Why You'll Love it Here:
- Travel the World for Less - The Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program gets you into Hilton properties worldwide starting at just $40/night — plus discounted rates for family and friends. From Honolulu to Paris to Tokyo, your badge is basically a passport.
- Matching 401(k) - We invest in your future, not just your shift. Start building real, long-term financial security.
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for eligible employees — because taking care of you means taking care of our guests.
- Free Meals On Shift - A complimentary meal every shift. No lunch to pack.
- Real Career Growth - We promote from within. This role is a launching pad toward Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or a move to another Hilton property.
More perks include:
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition & Rewards Programs
- Exclusive family & friends hotel discount rates
What you'll do:
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to cultivate a positive and cohesive departmental culture.
- Manage kitchen staff and ensure quality preparation of every menu item, in line with food safety standards
- Estimate food consumption, order and receive foodstuffs, and manage food and labor costs
- Develop menus and recipes across all outlets
- Oversee breakfast and dinner service to standard
- Oversee banquet production, execution and food quality to standard
- Train, counsel, and motivate the kitchen team
- Maintain schedules and payroll records as needed
- Ensure the team stays current on food handler certifications and health code compliance
- Keep the kitchen, storage areas, and property clean and sanitary
You're a great fit if you:
- Have culinary management experience and thrive leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen
- Can multitask and keep composure during a busy service
- Know your way around hand tools and kitchen equipment
- Are comfortable estimating costs, forecasting business levels, and managing budgets
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
About Windsor Hospitality:
Windsor Hospitality is a people-first hotel management company committed to building real careers in hospitality. We partner with world-class brands like Hilton to give our team the best of both worlds — a close-knit local team backed by the resources of a global leader.
Ready to lead the kitchen? Apply today.
Windsor Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Windsor Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws