Jr Sous Chef - La Jolla (Full-Time + Tip Sharing)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership team in a fast-paced brunch and lunch environment. This role involves cooking, plating, and ensuring service quality while stepping into leadership.

Candidates must have experience in brunch settings, strong line cooking skills, and the ability to handle multiple stations. This is a hands-on role that requires organization and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in brunch and lunch settings is required.
• Strong line cooking skills with ability to handle multiple stations.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Cook, finish, and plate dishes during service.
• Expedite and assist with quality and timing.
• Support daily kitchen operations and service flow.

Skills

Line cooking skills

Multi-station handling

Organization and cleanliness

Leadership potential

Job description

Location: La Jolla, California

Reports to: Sous Chef and Chef De Cuisine

Schedule: Weekend Brunch & Weekday Lunch focused

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support our kitchen leadership team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume brunch and lunch environment. This is a hands‑on role for someone ready to step into leadership while remaining active on the line.

What You’ll Do

• Cook, finish, and plate dishes during service
• Expedite and assist with expo to ensure quality and timing
• Support daily kitchen operations and service flow
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and receiving
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Help train and support kitchen staff
• Uphold kitchen systems, standards, and consistency

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a brunch and lunch setting is required
• Strong line cooking skills and ability to handle multiple stations
• Comfortable expediting and finishing plates during service
• Organized, clean, and detail-oriented
• Reliable team player with leadership potential

Nice to Have

• Baking experience (pastries, breads, brunch baking)
• Prior lead line cook or junior sous experience