Lead Sous Chef — Growth, Perks & Stability

Santa Monica Seafood; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary: $70,304 - $80,000

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Dining Discount for you and up to 5 1?

401k with a Match

Education Reimbursement

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, 5

Job summary

Water Grill in Southern California is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead and mentor line cooks, manage daily kitchen operations, and ensure the highest standards of quality and hospitality.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee ordering, menu execution, and training, while maintaining financial accountability and consistent product integrity across service periods. A strong culinary background and leadership presence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 2 year experience as a cook supervisor/sous/kitchen manager.
• High school graduate.
• Any formal culinary training.
• Ability to analyze and participate in financial planning.
• Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques, which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical
• Ability to carry up to 120 feet
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 4 is typical
• Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches
• Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success.
• Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew.
• Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Alert Chef as to any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
• Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion.
• Participate and lead roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.
• Supports the corrective action plans for kitchen.
• Participates in interviews and selection of new kitchen crew.
• Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests.
• Participates all kitchen crew meeting.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Culinary training

Financial planning

English communication

Cooking techniques

Menu knowledge

High school diploma

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Water Grill in Southern California is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead and mentor line cooks, manage daily kitchen operations, and ensure the highest standards of quality and hospitality.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee ordering, menu execution, and training, while maintaining financial accountability and consistent product integrity across service periods. A strong culinary background and leadership presence are essential.