Sous Chef

Join the Team at Mission Resort + Club!

Nestled in the rolling hills of Lake County, Mission Resort + Club is a beautiful destination featuring deluxe accommodations, four distinct restaurants, two championship golf courses, a luxury spa, and a variety of recreational activities. As part of MMI Hotel Group, we take pride in providing exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented, passionate, and hands-on Sous Chef to join our Culinary team! In this leadership role, you'll work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and develop a high-performing culinary team. You'll play an important role in creating memorable dining experiences while ensuring efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service.
• Supervise, train, and support culinary team members to maintain high performance and quality standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion sizes, and adherence to standardized recipes.
• Review menus, product specifications, and production requirements to support efficient meal preparation.
• Monitor food production, inventory, waste, and expenses to maintain effective cost controls.
• Evaluate kitchen productivity and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and service.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, recipe standardization, and quality improvements.
• Provide leadership and direction to kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef or Restaurant Chef.

What We're Looking For

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a hotel, resort, or full-service restaurant environment.
• Previous culinary leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food costs, portion control, inventory management, and kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Our Ideal Candidate

You're a creative, organized, and dependable culinary leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and developing others. You lead by example, maintain high standards under pressure, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to kitchen operations. You're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences while balancing quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Why Join Mission Resort + Club?

Become part of a hospitality team dedicated to exceptional service, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. As part of MMI Hotel Group, eligible team members may have access to a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MMI fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our team members can be themselves. MMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.