Executive Sous Chef

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks.

At the heart of Regent Santa Monica Beach’s food and beverage program is Orla and Orla Bar, created by James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina. Showcasing vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern–inspired cuisine, Orla brings bold flavors, fresh seafood, and elevated hospitality to the Southern California dining scene, drawing inspiration from Mina’s Egyptian heritage and the spirit of coastal markets.  Orla Bar complements the restaurant with a refined social atmosphere, featuring expertly crafted cocktails and light bites in an elegant setting at the center of the hotel.  Additional dining experiences include Azure Bar, offering sophisticated poolside dining and oceanfront cocktails, and Sweet July Café, developed in collaboration with Ayesha Curry, serving thoughtfully curated coffee, tea, and casual fare.  Together, these concepts establish Regent Santa Monica Beach as one of Los Angeles’ premier culinary destinations.

Job Summary:

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all chefs, supervisors, stewards, and other culinary colleagues engaged in the preparation of high-quality dishes in accordance with Regent standards, menu specifications, and production schedules. This role also partners with front-of-house leaders that includes restaurant managers, supervisors, banquet captains, and service teams to ensure the seamless presentation of dishes while maintaining strict safety, hygiene, and quality standards. In close collaboration with the Executive Chef, the ideal candidate will provide leadership and operational support across all food and beverage functions, guiding the team in delivering ultra-luxury, high-volume cuisine. Additional responsibilities include monitoring production processes, labor performance, and business needs, while ensuring clear and consistent communication with the Executive Chef.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Supervise and direct the teams in all F&B multi-unit locations, with the ability to control food production activities, proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, sous vide applications and cooking of all food items.
• Mentor team on menu planning, controlling food cost, controlling labor costs and maintaining safety and sanitation.
• Oversee day-to-day production and operations of all kitchens, including planning, preparing and directing of food to our outlets and service staff.
• Conduct quality checks of goods received, coordinate and control food storage, including tidiness and sanitation of all storage areas, supervise inventories and sets par levels as needed.
• Monitor material consumption and food orders and equipment required on a daily basis to satisfy the production plans of the F&B department.
• Ensure that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to federal/state regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with recipe specifications including upkeep of all menu item abstracts and overseeing continual updating of training and recipe logbooks.
• Participates in the development of food products & new menu items, adheres to the planned tastings, and adjusts scheduled dates of special menus and new menu rollouts as needed.
• Continuous awareness of catering & conference service banquet event orders, oversees action station, buffet, and plated events, conducts updates, and independently makes changes with the team during service, when necessary, in order to improve guest satisfaction.
• Experience with purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
• Supports training from a property-wide standpoint and implement standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
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