Lead Sous Chef | Drive Service, Quality & Team

Bungalow Kitchen; Tiburon (CA); In loco; USD 80.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Descrizione del lavoro

Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon, California is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in executing our culinary vision and leading daily kitchen operations. You will balance hands-on cooking with active supervision of the line to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to train and develop team members. This position offers advancement opportunities and a collaborative kitchen culture within a focused operation.

Competenze

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Experience overseeing high-volume kitchen operations.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to train, coach and develop line cooks and prep staff.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage the kitchen team during service, ensuring proper execution, timing, and communication
• Act as the primary point of leadership in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Train, coach, and develop line cooks and prep team members to improve performance and consistency
• Hold team members accountable to standards, cleanliness, and professionalism
• Oversee all food preparation and plating, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and timing
• Maintain strict adherence to recipes, portioning, and quality standards
• Monitor line performance and make real-time adjustments to maintain service flow
• Assist with scheduling, prep planning, and daily kitchen organization
• Ensure all stations are properly stocked, prepped, and ready for service
• Support ordering, inventory, and product management alongside the Executive Chef
• Assist in managing food cost through proper portioning, waste control, and product usage
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to maintain proper stock
• Support cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment at all times
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and workspaces are properly maintained
• Enforce cleanliness standards across all areas of the kitchen
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and labeling procedures
• Enforce safety standards to create a secure and professional work environment
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and leadership team to align on daily operations and long-term goals
• Maintain clear communication with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service flow
• Support menu training and knowledge sharing across departments

Conoscenze

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Plating & presentation

Strumenti

Scheduling & workflow management

Descrizione del lavoro

Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon, California is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in executing our culinary vision and leading daily kitchen operations. You will balance hands-on cooking with active supervision of the line to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to train and develop team members. This position offers advancement opportunities and a collaborative kitchen culture within a focused operation.