Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume, Creative Kitchen Team

1 Hotels; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hotels in San Francisco is seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with leadership to motivate a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll oversee food prep, line staff, inventory, and on-the-spot solutions while contributing to a superb guest experience.

We require a minimum of 2 years in a similar role; a post-secondary diploma is a plus. Flexibility for a 24-hour operation is essential as part of a mission-driven team shaped by thoughtful hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Strong leadership and financial performance awareness.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen.
• Supervise line staff and ensure consistent food quality.
• Manage inventory, prep, and on-the-spot problem solving.
• Collaborate with chefs to drive guest experience and financial performance.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Guest engagement

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree desired

Job description

1 Hotels in San Francisco is seeking a detail-obsessed Sous Chef with leadership to motivate a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll oversee food prep, line staff, inventory, and on-the-spot solutions while contributing to a superb guest experience.

We require a minimum of 2 years in a similar role; a post-secondary diploma is a plus. Flexibility for a 24-hour operation is essential as part of a mission-driven team shaped by thoughtful hospitality.