Executive Sous Chef - Fine Dining Leader

Lawry's Restaurants Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence, ensuring high-quality preparation and consistent guest experience.

The role requires strong leadership, cost management, and a commitment to hospitality. You will supervise staff, help plan menus, and uphold safety, sanitation and culinary standards in a high-volume fine-dining environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts and/or 5 years of relevant professional cooking experience in high volume restaurants.
• At least 1 year experience as sous chef, chef or kitchen manager in a supervisory capacity.
• Good organizational skills for dealing with diverse duties and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including oral and written skills.
• Commitment to hospitality and service excellence.
• Effective management skills to motivate and develop co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Culinary leader with prior management/supervisory experience. Manage, train and direct kitchen staff; oversee cost and quality control, labor, and sanitation.
• Ensure health and safety logs and checklists are completed; conduct line checks and self-audits.
• Prepare station guides; perform daily station line checks for accuracy per standard.
• Supervise kitchen operations; assist Executive Chef with staff supervision.
• Assist with food ordering, planning seasonal menus and recipe testing.
• Oversee expo duties and communicate with front-of-house on items, allergens and dietary restrictions.
• Follow corporate procedures and the Executive Chef’s instructions.
• Enforce health regulations and sanitary practices in the kitchen.
• Coach staff in cooking techniques and plating; monitor financial goals for food/labor costs.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff leadership

Food preparation

Cost control

Safety/compliance

Communication

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts

Tools

POS (Micros)

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence, ensuring high-quality preparation and consistent guest experience.

The role requires strong leadership, cost management, and a commitment to hospitality. You will supervise staff, help plan menus, and uphold safety, sanitation and culinary standards in a high-volume fine-dining environment.