Elevated Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Mentor Team, Grow

STK San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Group Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

STK San Diego is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and support a collaborative, efficient team. You will drive execution, ensure consistency, and elevate guest experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-volume, upscale environment, strong food cost awareness, and the ability to train staff while maintaining strict safety standards. Eligible candidates should have ServSafe or similar certification and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional culinary leadership in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food cost management, and inventory control.
• Excellent culinary skills with knowledge of mother sauces, stocks, proteins, and global cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
• Expand daily specials aligned with seasonal trends and guest preferences.
• Train, mentor, and inspire kitchen staff to meet culinary standards.
• Coordinate with BOH and FOH teams to maintain strong communication.
• Monitor labor, food costs, and inventory to stay within budget.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Food cost control

Team mentoring

Staff training

Food safety (ServSafe)

Knife skills

Communication

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

STK San Diego is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and support a collaborative, efficient team. You will drive execution, ensure consistency, and elevate guest experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-volume, upscale environment, strong food cost awareness, and the ability to train staff while maintaining strict safety standards. Eligible candidates should have ServSafe or similar certification and a flexible schedule.