Hands-On Sous Chef — Seafood & Kitchen Leader

The Daily Catch; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Catch Pasadena is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading our back-of-house operations. You will manage food prep, plating, seafood handling, and ensure consistent quality across all stations, while upholding our brand standards and service expectations.

Ideal candidates bring strong cooking skills, a track record in high-volume environments, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years cooking experience required; sauté experience required; seafood experience required.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• California Food Handler Card required within thirty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading day-to-day back-of-house operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, seafood handling, sanitation, quality control, and kitchen organization.
• Establish, uphold, and model The Daily Catch's culinary standards, professional expectations, food quality standards, and brand integrity at all times.
• Lead by example during prep, service, receiving, cleaning, closing, and other kitchen operations, working hands-on wherever needed.
• Support training, coaching, and development of cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other back-of-house employees.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served according to Company recipes, portion standards, cooking techniques, presentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Assist with food cost control by reducing waste, monitoring portioning, rotating product properly, following prep levels, and using ingredients efficiently.

Skills

Professional cooking

Seafood preparation

Food safety

Knife skills

Leadership

Under pressure

Education

California Food Handler Card

Job description

The Daily Catch Pasadena is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading our back-of-house operations. You will manage food prep, plating, seafood handling, and ensure consistent quality across all stations, while upholding our brand standards and service expectations.

Ideal candidates bring strong cooking skills, a track record in high-volume environments, and proven leadership.