Lead Sous Chef — Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Mastery

Bravo Brio Restaurants; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bravo Brio Restaurants seeks a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Irvine, CA. You will assist in managing kitchen staff, ensure top-quality food preparation, and oversee proper storage and handling of all ingredients in line with health standards.

You will lead inventory control, kitchen operations, and food production in a fast-paced setting, while contributing to banquet events and catering efforts with strong team leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory management and food safety practices.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong leadership and team supervision abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen staff and operations.
• Ensure quality of food preparation and proper storage/handling of ingredients.
• Oversee inventory management and cost controls.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Food preparation

Food service management

Food handling

Cooking

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Catering

Restaurant operations

Inventory control

Banquet experience

Supervising experience

Dietary knowledge

Food production

Bartending (auxiliary)

Leadership

Job description

Bravo Brio Restaurants seeks a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Irvine, CA. You will assist in managing kitchen staff, ensure top-quality food preparation, and oversee proper storage and handling of all ingredients in line with health standards.

You will lead inventory control, kitchen operations, and food production in a fast-paced setting, while contributing to banquet events and catering efforts with strong team leadership.