Museum Kitchen Sous Chef - Innovation & Leadership

Fanny's Restaurant & Cafe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Fanny's Restaurant & Cafe, located inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join a collaborative, high-energy kitchen. You will contribute to innovative menus, mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure exceptional guest experiences for museum visitors and events.

The role requires leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a dynamic cultural setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in culinary ops and team mentorship.
• Strong communication and problem-solving in fast-paced kitchens.
• Experience with food safety, sanitation, and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, prep, and execution of high-quality menu offerings.
• Coordinate food production to maintain taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Collaborate on menu development, seasonal offerings, and guest experiences.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls.
• Coach and develop culinary team members and foster respectful culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Hospitality mindset

Fast-paced

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fanny's Restaurant & Cafe, located inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join a collaborative, high-energy kitchen. You will contribute to innovative menus, mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure exceptional guest experiences for museum visitors and events.

The role requires leadership, culinary expertise, and a commitment to hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a dynamic cultural setting.