Jr. Sous Chef

The h.wood Group; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible time off

Job summary

The h.wood Group, based in Los Angeles, seeks an energetic kitchen leader to manage daily operations, oversee staff, and assist with menu preparation to ensure top quality and freshness. You will help monitor order flow, stock levels, and staff training in a fast-paced luxury setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in fine dining with leadership experience, strong communication, and a Safe Food Handling Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary training or an associate degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of cooking experience in fine dining; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication with managers, staff, and guests.
• Safe Food Handling Certification required.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work long hours in hot kitchen conditions.
• Proficiency with food ordering, inventory, and cost control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage daily activities.
• Guide junior kitchen staff in line cooking, prep, and plating.
• Oversee kitchen stock, ingredients, and FIFO system.
• Maintain orderly stations and ensure freshness and consistency.
• Hire and train kitchen staff to standards.
• Manage food ordering, record-keeping, and waste reduction.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Director on budget, scheduling, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

ABOUT US:

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and hospitality company with establishments and events across the United States and Europe. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY

A chance for someone to personify what The h. wood Group embodies in luxury and hospitality by creating extraordinary moments for our team and customers. Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. We are looking for an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. Well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• - Leads kitchen, team on day-to-day Operations
• - Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, preparation, and dish plating
• - Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
• - Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
• - Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• - Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
• - Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
• - Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• - Works with Restaurant Director to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
• - Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
• - Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

REQUIREMENTS

• - High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
• - Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
• - Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
• - Safe Food Handling Certification
• - Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
• - Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs

JOB DETAILS AND BENEFITS:

• - Full-time, exempt position
• - Flexible, routine-time off
• - Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment