Sous Chef

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