Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen Excellence

True Food Kitchen; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.