Sous Chef for Banquets, Catering, and Events at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Why Work at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego?

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is a high-energy, music-drenched workplace where team camaraderie and creativity thrive. The hotel’s core values—like “CREATE A RAVING TEAM,” “PLAY HARD,” and “LIVE THE MUSIC”—encourage authenticity, innovation, and standout guest service.

With perks like free cafeteria meals, flexible scheduling, hotel discounts, and an ongoing social vibe, it’s a workplace that knows how to celebrate its people. If you're passionate about hospitality, music, and bringing positive energy every day, Hard Rock San Diego rocks as a career choice!

About Us

At Coury Hospitality, we bring a commitment to collaborative excellence, a unified vision, and shared principles of partnership to every aspect of hotel management. Our approach is seamless and tailored, ensuring each property under our management offers a unique and exceptional guest experience. 

Join our team of Experience Curators!

Coury Hospitality has an amazing opportunity as a Sous Chef.

Sous Chef – Banquets, Catering & Events

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

At Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, we don’t just serve meals, we create unforgettable moments. We’re seeking a dynamic Sous Chef with a passion for high-volume, high-touch banquets and events to help deliver bold, elevated culinary experiences that wow our guests and clients.

This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment, brings creativity to large-scale events, and partners seamlessly with sales and catering teams to exceed expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution of world-class banquets, catering, and special events, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Catering, and Food & Beverage leadership to design event-specific menus aligned with client vision and Hard Rock brand standards.
• Oversee daily banquet kitchen operations, including production, plating, staffing, and execution during peak service.
• Maintain strong financial discipline through inventory control, cost management, forecasting, and labor optimization.
• Support business planning and operational strategies that drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Train, coach, and inspire culinary team members—building bench strength, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Actively participate in quality assurance, guest feedback review, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence during major events and high-volume periods.
• Uphold and protect the Hard Rock brand, culture, and values in every interaction.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably within luxury hotels or high-end banquet operations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Proven ability to execute large-scale events while maintaining elevated presentation and flavor.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Financial acumen, including inventory management, cost controls, and forecasting.
• Comfort working with hotel and culinary systems (e.g., Microsoft Office and hotel POS/operations platforms).
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to lead cross-functional partnerships.
• Passion for lifestyle hospitality, premium dining, and—bonus points—music and culture.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the kitchen and event spaces for extended periods.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment with exposure to heat, noise, and equipment.

Why Hard Rock?

Hard Rock is more than a hotel, it’s a global brand built on music, culture, creativity, and service excellence. Join a team where individuality is celebrated, leadership is empowered, and your culinary talent helps create iconic guest experiences.

Ready to turn up the volume on your career?
Apply today and help us set the stage for unforgettable events at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

Here's the Core of Coury Hospitality:

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to create UNMATCHED COMMITMENTS.

What else do YOU need to know…

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. We are an equal opportunity employer.  

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