Executive Sous Chef - Lead Gourmet Seafood Kitchen

Water Grill Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Dining discount

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet HSA

Job summary

Water Grill Santa Monica is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations and act as a trusted partner to the Executive Chef. You will oversee ordering, line execution, training of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, while maintaining our high standards of quality and service.

You will join a stable team with extensive training in financial acumen, quality assurance, daily operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 3 years experience as a sous chef/kitchen manager.
• High school graduate.
• Any formal culinary training.
• Ability to analyze and participate in financial planning.
• Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of cooking techniques used to prepare menu items.
• Knowledge of menu items, preparation method and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success.
• Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew.
• Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Alert Chef as to any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
• Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion.
• Participate and lead roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.
• Supports the corrective action plans for kitchen.
• Participates in interviews and selection of new kitchen crew.
• Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests.
• Participates all kitchen crew meeting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Cooking techniques

Menu knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Water Grill Santa Monica is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations and act as a trusted partner to the Executive Chef. You will oversee ordering, line execution, training of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, while maintaining our high standards of quality and service.

You will join a stable team with extensive training in financial acumen, quality assurance, daily operations, and leadership.