Opening Sous Chef — Lead a High-Volume Bakery Kitchen

Tartine Bakery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (HMO)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Career development

Job summary

Tartine Bakery Encino is hiring a hands-on Sous Chef to join the opening culinary team and set the standard for exceptional food, hospitality, and operational excellence. This full-time role reports to kitchen leadership and focuses on daily operations, training staff, maintaining Tartine’s quality standards, and delivering an outstanding guest experience from day one.

Candidates should have at least five years in professional kitchens, strong leadership, and proven ability to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional kitchen experience with supervisory duties.
• Strong cooking fundamentals, kitchen operations knowledge, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with consistent quality, flavor, timing, and presentation.
• Lead by example on the line while coaching, training, and supporting kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient kitchen.
• Partner with leadership on menu execution, product quality, workflow improvements, and team development.
• Ensure all food-safety, sanitation, health-department, and company standards are consistently followed.
• Help create a positive, collaborative workplace where culinary craftsmanship and hospitality come first.

Skills

5+ years kitchen experience

Leadership experience

Food quality and presentation

Calm under busy service

Job description

Tartine Bakery Encino is hiring a hands-on Sous Chef to join the opening culinary team and set the standard for exceptional food, hospitality, and operational excellence. This full-time role reports to kitchen leadership and focuses on daily operations, training staff, maintaining Tartine’s quality standards, and delivering an outstanding guest experience from day one.

Candidates should have at least five years in professional kitchens, strong leadership, and proven ability to thrive in a