Lead Kitchen Innovator, Growth-Focused Sous Chef

Landry's; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

You will lead daily kitchen operations, coach and develop team members, and uphold exceptional food quality in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment. You will assist the Executive Chef, manage back-of-house staff, help control labor and food costs, oversee inventories, and ensure sanitation in accordance with OSHA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary management in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training and development.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work area.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Communication

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

You will lead daily kitchen operations, coach and develop team members, and uphold exceptional food quality in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment. You will assist the Executive Chef, manage back-of-house staff, help control labor and food costs, oversee inventories, and ensure sanitation in accordance with OSHA.