Opening Sous Chef — Lead Craft Bakery & Team

Tartine Bakery; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Career development

Job summary

Tartine Bakery is opening a new Encino location in late Q4 2026 and is hiring an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening culinary team. This on-site, full-time role requires weekend availability (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) and offers comprehensive benefits as part of a growing brand in Los Angeles.

The Sous Chef will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure top-quality menu execution, train staff, and uphold Tartine’s standards of hospitality and guest experience from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional kitchen experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong cooking fundamentals and kitchen operations knowledge
• Attention to detail and guest experience focus

Responsibilities

• Support and lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with consistent quality and presentation.
• Lead by example on the line, coaching and training kitchen team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen.
• Partner with leadership on menu execution and workflow improvements.
• Ensure food-safety standards are consistently followed.
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace with culinary craft and hospitality at the forefront

Skills

Leadership

Cooking fundamentals

Team development

Organized under pressure

Bilingual Spanish helpful

Job description

Tartine Bakery is opening a new Encino location in late Q4 2026 and is hiring an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening culinary team. This on-site, full-time role requires weekend availability (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) and offers comprehensive benefits as part of a growing brand in Los Angeles.

The Sous Chef will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure top-quality menu execution, train staff, and uphold Tartine’s standards of hospitality and guest experience from day one.