Junior Sous Chef

RH; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Hospitality is seeking a passionate Assistant Dining Room Leader to drive service and operational excellence within our luxury restaurants. You will partner with Property Leadership to deliver Remarkable Hospitality and inspire team members to create an extraordinary guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in full‑service dining, strong leadership, and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-service restaurants, preferably luxury hospitality.
• Proficiency in Excel, Inventory Management systems, Micros POS or equivalent, and email communication.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of application.

Responsibilities

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day.
• Provide in‑the‑moment guidance to uphold RH’s dining room service standards and support Team Members during shifts.
• Support the execution of quality and safety standards across all hospitality spaces by observing operations, addressing issues in real time, and providing feedback to Team Members as needed.
• Engage with and act as a resource for guests and Team Members to create a seamless experience.
• Assist in driving operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to daily Leader Notes log with record of staff, training, service, and food issues dealt with during shift, and maintain confidentiality with respect to Team Member information.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory systems

Micros POS

Job description

With over 20 Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Dining Room Leader to drive service and operational excellence within RH Hospitality. As a member of this team, you will work in partnership with the Property Leadership to execute Remarkable Hospitality while inspiring and empowering Team Members to create an extraordinary guest experience. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at developing others, and leads with a strategic mindset and a hands‑on approach.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
• Provide in‑the‑moment guidance to uphold RH’s dining room service standards and support Team Members during shifts
• Support the execution of quality and safety standards across all hospitality spaces by observing operations, addressing issues in real time, and providing feedback to Team Members as needed
• Engage with and act as a resource for our guests and Team Members to create a seamless experience
• Assist in driving operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Contribute to daily Leader Notes log with record of staff, training, service, and food issues dealt with during shift, and maintain confidentiality with respect to Team Member information

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience working in full-service restaurants, preferably in luxury hospitality, with a demonstrated ability to exemplify strong leadership qualities, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management systems, Micros Point of Sale or equivalent system, and email communication
• Effectively multitask, prioritize and manage multiple projects, workload and business partners in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed
• Legal authorization to work in the country of application at the time of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent stooping, bending, and reaching, both overhead and below counter height
• Lifting or moving items up to 50 lbs using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques
• Safely ascending and descending stairs, with or without carrying food, beverages, or service equipment
• Standing and walking for extended periods as part of daily work activities
• Delivering food using proper two‑handed carrying techniques
• Commitment to proper safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen environment

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.