Creative Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Craft

Redtail Catering; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Redtail Catering in San Marcos, CA is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join our passionate kitchen team. This hands-on role supports the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, strong culinary techniques, leadership abilities, and a collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong culinary techniques and food preparation knowledge.
• Leadership skills to guide and inspire kitchen staff.
• Collaborative, adaptable attitude with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef in planning and preparing menus.
• Overseeing food preparation to ensure quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Managing inventory and coordinating with suppliers for fresh ingredients.
• Collaborating with the team to create innovative dishes for clients.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Redtail Catering in San Marcos, CA is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join our passionate kitchen team. This hands-on role supports the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, strong culinary techniques, leadership abilities, and a collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset.