Find Your Future in Paradise!
Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island. Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.
We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.
WHY CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY?
The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace – it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!
In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub’s, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team’s lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world’s largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.
We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests. Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique as the island itself!
JOB SUMMARY
The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in food preparation, kitchen management, and team supervision. This role helps maintain high culinary standards, ensure kitchen efficiency, and contribute to menu development while maintaining all safety regulations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist in preparing and cooking high quality dishes
Ensure food is prepared and presented according to the company standards
Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory management
Assist with menu planning and recipe development
Ensure consistency in taste, portioning and presentation
Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of leadership
Train and mention kitchen staff
Ensure all food safety regulations are followed
Oversee proper storage and handling of ingredients
Ensure kitchen equipment is properly maintained and report any issues
Assist in ordering and stock rotation while maintaining food quality
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience in culinary leadership
High school graduate and an apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
Leadership and team management skills
Strong understanding of cooking techniques and food safety standards
Must be comfortable with food and labor costing, menu development, and training.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high pressured environment.
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
Strong organizational skills.
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
California Food Handlers Certificate required
Prior high volume culinary line experience
Ability to remain calm and work well in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Commitment to delivering exceptional service
Ability to partner with coworkers in a team environment
Must be able to multi-task
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
DETAILS
Position Type: Seasonal
HOUSING
The Catalina Island Company offers housing as an option for eligible employees at a subsidized rate. Employees are responsible for paying a portion of the housing cost, typically deducted through payroll.
LOCATION
Must be able and willing to relocate and reside in Two Harbors on Catalina Island, CA
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The pay scale for this position ranges between $27.00-$30.00 per hour depending on the work location and experience level. The pay is the hourly rate.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position works in a busy restaurant environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced. This role involves indoor and outdoor environments. Must be comfortable and able to stand for up to 6-8 hours per day. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Requires dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, management and team.
SCHEDULE
This position requires a flexible schedule, with rotating weekday and weekend shifts, including day, night, and holiday hours.
LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND
A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities.
Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!
COMPANY PERKS
Employee discounts and perks – restaurant, hotels and activities.
Beautiful island views and a summer of adventure!
BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY:
We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed for our candidates. Please discuss this with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.