Lead High-Volume Sous Chef — Standards & Team

Piatti Mill Valley; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation

Travel and dining discount

Job summary

Piatti Mill Valley is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team at the flagship Mill Valley location. You will lead on the line, ensure recipes and plating standards meet our high expectations, and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations.

This hands-on role requires 2+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service, high-volume setting, strong sanitation, and leadership skills. Weekend and closing shifts are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong sanitation habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and coach kitchen staff.
• Proficient with ordering, inventory, and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Working the line and cooking to spec on every station as needed
• Reviewing and approving all food before it reaches the guest
• Ensuring every recipe, plating standard, and kitchen procedure is followed exactly as written
• Always upholding strict sanitation and food safety practices
• Supervising, training, coaching, and counseling kitchen staff, and holding the team - and yourself - accountable to Piatti standards
• Managing ordering, inventory, and staff scheduling
• Supporting the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, and stepping in to run the kitchen in their absence

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

High-Volume Kitchen

Sanitation Skills

Leadership & Training

Inventory Management

Scheduling & Ordering Systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Tools

Inventory/Recipe Platforms

Ordering Systems

Scheduling Software

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piatti Mill Valley is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team at the flagship Mill Valley location. You will lead on the line, ensure recipes and plating standards meet our high expectations, and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations.

This hands-on role requires 2+ years of sous chef experience in a full-service, high-volume setting, strong sanitation, and leadership skills. Weekend and closing shifts are required.