Sous Chef for Folklore Spa

Sous Chef – Spa Folklore

Position Title: Sous Chef
Department: Culinary / Spa
Schedule: Daytime / Early Evening Only (No Late Nights) Weekends Required
Typical Shift: 6:30am/7:00am – 4:00pm (dependent on service flow)

Salary Range: $55,000- $60,000

Position Overview

The Sous Chef at Spa Folklore plays a pivotal role in supporting and elevating a health-forward, wellness-driven culinary program. Focused on freshness, balance, and beautiful simplicity, this role leads the day-to-day operations of the spa kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, organization, and guest-focused execution. Partnering closely with the Executive Chef team, the Sous Chef helps maintain a serene, efficient kitchen environment that champions clean eating, mindful hospitality, and a wellness-aligned workplace.

Work–Life Balance & Schedule

• Daytime-focused schedule — no late nights, no high-stress dinner pushes
• Typical shift: 6:30am/7:00am – 4:00pm, depending on service flow
• Spa closes by 7:00pm, supporting a sustainable work rhythm
• Designed to foster work–life balance, wellness, and long-term longevity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily BOH operations in a calm, organized, wellness-driven kitchen.
• Oversee prep, production, and execution with high standards for quality, detail, and consistency.
• Ensure accurate recipe adherence, portion control, and plating consistency.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor communication.
• Create and manage weekly schedules; support efficient labor planning.
• Coach, mentor, and lead a small team within a positive, growth-minded, wellness-aligned culture.
• Collaborate seamlessly with F&B leadership, spa management, and service teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience leading BOH operations in a health-forward or similar kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with an eye for quality, detail, and presentation.
• Familiarity with seasonal, clean-ingredient cuisine.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Positive, growth-oriented attitude and ability to foster a well-aligned kitchen culture.
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to maintain calm under service pressures.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced in running day-to-day operations while supporting a serene, wellness-driven kitchen.
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members.
• Passionate about health, nutrition, sustainability, and mindful cooking.
• Thrives in a daytime, no-late-night work environment with predictable shifts.