Fine-Dining Sous Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Perks

Goodwin Recruiting; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a talented Sous Chef for a high-volume fine-dining restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA. The role leads daily kitchen operations and ensures exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will supervise cooks, assist with seasonal menu development, train staff, and manage inventory, purchasing, and food costs while maintaining cleanliness and food safety during peak service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience with supervisory/leadership exposure.
• Experience in high-volume, upscale or fine-dining environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Assist with seasonal menu development, daily specials, and culinary execution.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members to maintain high performance standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, purchasing, and food cost controls.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations during high-volume service periods.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu development

Inventory management

Food safety

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a talented Sous Chef for a high-volume fine-dining restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA. The role leads daily kitchen operations and ensures exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will supervise cooks, assist with seasonal menu development, train staff, and manage inventory, purchasing, and food costs while maintaining cleanliness and food safety during peak service.