Lead Sous Chef — Fine-Dining, High-Impact Service

The Madera Group; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Madera Group in West Hollywood seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, ensuring top-tier service, food safety, and consistent execution. You will manage opening/closing, train staff, and coordinate with front-of-house leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced fine-dining setting. Growth opportunities are available within a respected culinary group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Must be fully trained and capable of performing any back-of-house position.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage details in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of industry standards and health and safety regulations.
• Current Manager Food Handler certification required

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house teams during service, setting expectations for professionalism, urgency, and quality.
• Expedite food orders during service to manage ticket times, maintain quality standards, and coordinate communication with front-of-house leadership.
• Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets presentation, timing, and quality expectations.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities and service notes.
• Conduct opening procedures, including receiving products, checking invoices, and completing temperature logs.
• Conduct closing procedures, including overseeing line breakdown, equipment shutdown, invoicing, prep lists, and employee checkouts.
• Manage labor during shifts, including overseeing breaks and supporting labor cuts as directed.
• Assist with labor scheduling, budgeting, and inventory counts, including food and dry goods.
• Ensure prep is completed accurately and to company standards, including par adjustments and quality control checks.
• Assist with order scheduling, par adjustments, and troubleshooting supply chain or vendor issues.
• Enforce hygiene, sanitation, and food safety protocols to the highest standard.
• Uphold FIFO procedures, labeling and open-date requirements, protein handling, and cooling/reheating logs.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices and maintain BOH safety standards.
• Report incidents, potential hazards, and operational inconsistencies promptly.
• Train new hires on assigned stations and reinforce proper techniques and standards.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training kitchen staff as directed.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a respectful kitchen culture.
• Be available and willing to cover any station as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Availability evenings/weekends

English (spoken/written)

Health and safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED/equivalent

Job description

The Madera Group in West Hollywood seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, ensuring top-tier service, food safety, and consistent execution. You will manage opening/closing, train staff, and coordinate with front-of-house leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced fine-dining setting. Growth opportunities are available within a respected culinary group.