Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchens, Grow Your Career

The Post Oak; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and development

Employee discounts on dining, retail,–

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, FSA,

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, coach teams, and ensure food quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will manage back-of-house staff, control labor and food costs, uphold sanitation standards, and contribute to a fun, guest-focused dining experience. Eligible candidates have 2+ years in culinary management and a culinary program degree. Pay ranges from $72,000 to $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of food costs, labor control, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Coach and develop culinary team members, conducting ongoing training and follow-up.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and work area organization per OSHA standards.

Skills

Culinary Management

Leadership

Inventory controls

Food quality

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, coach teams, and ensure food quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will manage back-of-house staff, control labor and food costs, uphold sanitation standards, and contribute to a fun, guest-focused dining experience. Eligible candidates have 2+ years in culinary management and a culinary program degree. Pay ranges from $72,000 to $85,000 annually.