Chef

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Training Program

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Health Benefit Plans

Paid Time Off

Monthly Bonus Potential

Job summary

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role involves leading daily kitchen operations, coaching team members, and maintaining food quality and consistency. As a hands-on leader, you'll embrace accountability and pride in creating great food.

We offer extensive training, career development, and generous employee discounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back of house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls, and product quality.
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back of house staff, including training and development.
• Achieve budgeted labor and cost centers through proper planning.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization in adherence to OSHA regulations.

Skills

Culinary Management Experience

Leadership Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication

Education

Accredited Culinary Program Graduate

Job description

Overview

Ready to Take Your Culinary Career to the Next Level? Lead the Kitchen. Grow Your Skills. Make Your Mark.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is looking for a passionate, driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team and help bring the energy, flavor, and fun to every guest experience. If you're an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, coaching and developing culinary team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, and supporting the overall success of the restaurant. We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who leads by example, embraces accountability, and takes pride in creating great food and building a strong kitchen team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to grow your culinary leadership skills and build a rewarding career with a brand known for fun, hospitality, and memorable guest experiences.

Overview

Ready to Take Your Culinary Career to the Next Level? Lead the Kitchen. Grow Your Skills. Make Your Mark.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is looking for a passionate, driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team and help bring the energy, flavor, and fun to every guest experience. If you're an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, coaching and developing culinary team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, and supporting the overall success of the restaurant. We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who leads by example, embraces accountability, and takes pride in creating great food and building a strong kitchen team. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to grow your culinary leadership skills and build a rewarding career with a brand known for fun, hospitality, and memorable guest experiences.

Bring your passion. Build your leadership. Make waves in your career with Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in a high‑volume kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in a full‑service, high‑volume dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $72,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.