Jr. Sous Chef

Wet Willie's; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned kitchen supervisor to lead daily cooking and prep tasks, maintain high sanitation standards, and ensure product rotation and quality. You will train staff, supervise performance, and collaborate with the Chef/Manager to uphold productivity standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining humor and poise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Openness and willingness to learn new techniques
• Clean work habits with great attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations while maintaining quality
• Proven ability to lead staff and positively influence behavior
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Flexibility with schedule requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.
• Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station.
• Ensure proper rotation of all products to par; label, day dot, and sign products.
• Obtain Chef/Manager signature on all products.
• Direct staff in proper job functions and guest interaction.
• Audit food storeroom items for quality and consistency.
• Enforce daily sanitation, hand washing and safety codes.
• Hire, train and supervise staff; participate in cooking and presenting food to standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Job description

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.

Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station. Break down and clean station thoroughly every day.

Ensure proper rotation of all products to par. Label, day dot, and sign all products. Obtain Chef/Manager signature on all products.

Must be dressed and well-groomed in Company approved uniform at all times.

Adherence to Company and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Ensure good turnover of products by practicing proper rotation and maintaining.

Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow. Foster improvements where needed.

Hire, train and supervise staff. Participate in activities of cooks and other team members involved in preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with Cliftons productivity standards.

Direct staff in proper job functions and proper guest interaction.

Audit food storeroom items for quality and consistency.

Enforce daily sanitation, hand washing and safety codes.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience

Openness and willingness to learn new techniques

Clean work habits with great attention to detail

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast paced and demanding environment while maintaining calmness, composure and a sense of humor.

Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other established standards

Proven ability to lead a staff and positively influence employee behavior

Must have excellent verbal and written communication

Must have flexibility with schedule requirements