Sous Chef

Who We Are 

JRDN Restaurant is Tower23 Hotel's 10,000 square foot award-winning contemporary oceanfront steak and seafood restaurant, featuring casually sophisticated cuisine for lunch + dinner daily, and weekend brunch. The restaurant entices guests with a California-fresh menu that can be experienced in the modern lounge or on the oceanfront terrace.   

JRDN Restaurant is currently seeking a Sous Chef to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience working in a high-volume, up-market restaurant environment to continue the tradition of excellence and service for which JRDN is known. 

What's in a Sous Chef and why does it matter? Finding the right management team in the kitchen can be a bit daunting at times. Chefs are a unique type of artist that take immense pride in their craft and demand perfection from their staff. Sous-chefs need a unique set of skills: First and foremost, they need to be accomplished cooks who have earned their stripes. 

Here at JRDN Restaurant, it all starts with you: our food and beverage superstars. We are committed to building a relationship with each person that walks through the doors including and beginning with the employees that take care of our guests. If you are looking for somewhere to expand your talent and show off your skills, we want you! Come grow with us! 

Chef Qualifications: 

• Exceptional cooking skills 
• Ability to effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties fairly 
• Familiarity with the best practices in the hotel and catering services industry 
• Knowledge of health and safety standards 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Point of Sale and restaurant management software 
• Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure 
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills 
• Attention to detail and organizational skills 

Cook Duties and Responsibilities (this is a sampling and not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities): 

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner 
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions 
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements 
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation 
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality 
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward 
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized 
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef 

Must have the availability and flexibility to work weekends and holidays. 

PAY RATE: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour (based upon experience) 

Additional Employment Benefits: PTO, paid sick time, health/dental/vision benefits, flexible schedule and access to the employee assistance program (EAP). You may also receive discounts to all our hotel/restaurant venues located in San Diego, Chula Vista, Catalina Island, Bakersfield and Lake Havasu City. 

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please submit your resume and availability in response to this ad. 

TOWER23 Hotel is San Diego's only luxury, lifestyle hotel on the beach. TOWER23 Hotel derives its name from lifeguard tower 23 positioned on Pacific Beach by the hotel. The exclusive resort community of La Jolla is just north of the hotel, while downtown San Diego, the airport, major business centers and popular area attractions are just minutes away. San Diego's vibrant beach life sets the stage for TOWER23's distinctive architecture and style. 

Our Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.