Sous Chef

Company: Laylow Hotel
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Laylow, Autograph Collection Hotel is a secluded oasis in the heart of Waikiki, where mid-century modern design meets the warmth of Hawaiian hospitality. Thoughtfully curated and effortlessly stylish, it offers a lush, tropical escape that blends nostalgia with contemporary comfort. With top-quality service, vibrant social spaces, and a laid-back island spirit, The Laylow invites travelers, creatives, and adventurers to relax, connect, and experience a distinctive take on Hawaiian charm. This individual is passionate about creating gastronomic delights that encourage human connections over a shared meal. Their primary role is to employ culinary and managerial skills in order to maintain the standards of excellence established by the Executive Chef. This leader will participate in the daily operations and collaborate on menu ideation and execution. They are responsible for producing high quality products and developing high performing teams. Requested Tasks: -Help in the preparation and design of all food menus -Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way to meet quality standards -Fill in for the executive chef in planning and directing food preparation, when necessary -Solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation -Train culinary team members, establishing schedules and enforcing sanitation regulations and safety standards Requested Capabilities: -Prior experience as a Sous Chef highly preferred -Excellent food preparation skills -Patient, understanding and detailed personality -Keen eye for detail for cleanliness and efficiency As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively. Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Keywords: Laylow Hotel, Honolulu , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Honolulu, Hawaii