Sous Chef Marcerro at Nightsky San Luis Obispo, CA

We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to supports the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation, safety, and cleanliness. This role requires hands-on leadership in food production, mentoring kitchen staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience.

This is a full-time, onsite, non-exempt position. The pay range for this position is $20-24/hour.

Marcerro at Nightsky

Marcerro —a name born from the union of mar (sea) and cerro (hill)—pays homage to the stunning natural convergence of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains that cradle our site. This unique positioning inspires everything we do, from the ingredients we source to the atmosphere we create.

Set within Nightsky , an elevated outdoor hospitality experience, Marcerro invites guests to reconnect with the rhythm of the natural world. Nightsky is more than a setting—it’s a celebration of our shared human journey and the beauty of the untamed outdoors. With its open-air design, thoughtful culinary direction, and immersive ambiance, our mission is simple yet profound: to rejuvenate the spirit through meaningful connection—between land and sea, light and shadow, people and place.

Who We Are

• Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer.
• Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.
• Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.
• Unique - we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
• Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving. We are open minded individuals who embrace change.
• A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.
• A company that has a culture of promoting from within.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen, including daily food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Supervise kitchen staff, provide direction during food service, and ensure timely execution of menu items.
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with recipes, presentation standards, and health and safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff; enforce kitchen policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and receiving supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Participate in menu planning, costing, and new dish development.
• Step into the role of Executive Chef when necessary.
• Ensure established restaurant policies and procedures, including service style, are being followed.
• Train staff on all SOPs and ensure there is understanding and compliance.
• Ensure culinary staff is in compliance with local safety and health ordinance regulations.
• To promote and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• Focus on safety and the following of safe work practices by yourself and those under your direction. Including compliance with company safety standards, and state and local regulations that pertain to your department.
• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

What We're Looking For

• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum two years’ experience in similar position in an establishment of comparable quality.
• Familiar with OSHA, SB198, local Department of Health regulations, state liquor laws and relevant current laws governing handling of hazardous substance.
• Must have thorough knowledge of all aspects of restaurant and bar operations and budgets, and have an overall knowledge of foods and beverages, and service standards and procedures.
• Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Word and Excel.

What's In It for You

• Generous health, dental and vision insurance, plus 401K.
• Access to free virtual fitness classes and discounted in-person memberships
• Generous PTO + 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities - when you grow, we grow!

Non-Negotiables (Our Core Values)

• SERVE OTHERS.
• LIVE 360.
• BUILD A POSITIVE TEAM.
• COMMUNICATE.
• BE WILDLY PASSIONATE.
• TAKE OWNERSHIP.
• LEARN + INNOVATE.
• EMBRACE CHANGE

As part of an organizational culture that embraces change and progress, this job description does not seek to limit the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Rather, it acts as a springboard for future career and personal development within the property team and entire Modus Hotels’ community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We actively respect the right of any qualified individual who performs to Modus standards to work. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic not related.

Modus by PM Hotel Group will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

This position will require moving at least 75% of the time and lifting up to 50 lbs.