Lead Sous Chef – Venice Beach Rooftop Kitchen

Wish You Were Here Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Wish You Were Here Group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join Kassi, a new rooftop restaurant at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach. In this role, you will lead back-of-house operations, ensure quality and safety standards, and collaborate on creative menu development.

We are looking for candidates with 2-3 years culinary leadership experience, and a Food Handling Certificate. Offering a competitive salary of $75,000 plus bonuses and benefits, this is a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including scheduling and purchasing.
• Collaborate on menu development and contribute new dishes.

Skills

Culinary leadership experience

Menu planning

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food Handling Certificate

Kitchen technology proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Wish You Were Here Group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join Kassi, a new rooftop restaurant at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach. In this role, you will lead back-of-house operations, ensure quality and safety standards, and collaborate on creative menu development.

We are looking for candidates with 2-3 years culinary leadership experience, and a Food Handling Certificate. Offering a competitive salary of $75,000 plus bonuses and benefits, this is a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic restaurant environment.