Executive Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401K with TRUE Matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal support

Pet Insurance

FSA options for child care assistance

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced chef to lead our busy kitchen and uphold the standards that define our brand.

You will open and close the line, perform precise line checks, and collaborate with BOH/FOH teams to maintain food quality. You’ll also coach and develop back-of-house staff, manage schedules and payroll hours, and support cost control with EC on P&L responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a chef in a full-service high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and ability to hire and develop BOH staff.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the line, performs line checks and facility walks, EcoSure documentation.
• Runs high-volume service periods from the expo to the wheel to ensure quality and presentation.
• Collaborates with BOH and FOH teams; participates in EcoSure and health inspections.
• Leads hiring and development of back-of-house staff; manages schedules and payroll hours.
• Partners with Executive Chef on managing the P&L to maximize profits through food cost and labor.
• Assists in ordering and invoicing of products.
• Maintains open communication with FOH to ensure adherence to guidelines.

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Assists in the ordering and invoicing of product.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Have a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than3years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have advanced knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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