Lead Sous Chef - Michelin-Caliber, Guest-Driven Kitchen

Scratch Restaurants Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Scratch Restaurants Group in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to join Pasta|Bar Los Angeles, a Michelin-starred concept. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and help deliver a Michelin-caliber guest experience through flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a professional hospitality setting, supervisory experience, strong guest communication, and safety certifications, with the stamina to work long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a professional, hospitality-driven restaurant.
• Certified in all safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• English language, professional communications, math, and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create a communicative, professional and respectful relationship with the CDC, General Managers, Regional Managers, Directors, Ownership, and the team.
• Ensure all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries follow restaurant policies.
• Be able to manage service in the absence of the CDC.
• Lead by example to ensure the team continually strives to be better.
• Active engagement with guests; start and end the guest experience through opening and closing statements.
• Working service daily is required.
• Provide support to all team members and fill in wherever necessary.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Assist inventory and purchasing responsibilities on a daily and monthly basis.
• Prepare required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules such as uploading invoices and sending End of Day communications in the absence of the CDC.
• Oversee and ensure restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis.
• Travel may be expected for this position.

Skills

Leadership

Guest communication

Staff management

Job description

Scratch Restaurants Group in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to join Pasta|Bar Los Angeles, a Michelin-starred concept. You will lead kitchen operations, mentor staff, and help deliver a Michelin-caliber guest experience through flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a professional hospitality setting, supervisory experience, strong guest communication, and safety certifications, with the stamina to work long shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.