High-Volume Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Growth Path

Moncada Group; Cannery Row (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

2 weeks' paid vacation

50% employee meal discount

Shift meals and drinks provided

Growth opportunities at Lalla Grill or

sister restaurants

Résumé du poste

Lalla Grill is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen in Monterey, CA. You will lead during service, mentor cooks, and ensure top quality from prep to plate.

The ideal candidate has culinary training (preferred), 5+ years in the kitchen, and strong leadership under pressure. This role offers growth within Lalla Grill and its sister restaurants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience.
• Formal culinary training is preferred.
• Must be fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.
• Excellent cooking, time management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once.

Responsabilités

• Oversee culinary & kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to lead kitchen operations.
• Direct and assist with food prep and execution during service.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Learn and step into any kitchen station as needed.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently followed.
• Keep stations clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff during service.
• Communicate clearly with FOH on orders, dietary needs, and timing.
• Coordinate with managers for large parties, takeout, and catering orders.
• Help train and mentor new cooks on techniques, recipes, and procedures.
• Support a respectful and team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Manage inventory and minimize food waste.
• Receive deliveries and communicate with delivery drivers.
• Lead by example in maintaining high kitchen standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Time management

High-volume cooking

Pressure handling

Formation

High school diploma

Culinary training (preferred)

Description du poste

Lalla Grill is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen in Monterey, CA. You will lead during service, mentor cooks, and ensure top quality from prep to plate.

The ideal candidate has culinary training (preferred), 5+ years in the kitchen, and strong leadership under pressure. This role offers growth within Lalla Grill and its sister restaurants.