Opening Sous Chef – Lead Fast-Paced Bakery Kitchen

Tartine Bakery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Career development

Job summary

Tartine Bakery Encino is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will train and develop team members, uphold Tartine's standards, and help open a new Los Angeles location with a focus on hospitality and culinary excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in professional kitchens with leadership, strong cooking fundamentals, and a collaborative mindset. Weekend availability is expected to support opening operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong cooking fundamentals, kitchen operations knowledge, attention to detail.
• Confident, respectful communicator who can motivate and develop a team.
• Organized, calm, and solution-oriented during busy service.
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, consistency, and guest experience.
• Flexible availability, including required weekend shifts.
• Bilingual Spanish is helpful.
• Experience with New Restaurant Openings.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with consistent attention to 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

Kitchen leadership

Strong cooking fundamentals

Team motivation & development

Bilingual Spanish (helpful)

Experience with opening new restaurant

Job description

Tartine Bakery Encino is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will train and develop team members, uphold Tartine's standards, and help open a new Los Angeles location with a focus on hospitality and culinary excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in professional kitchens with leadership, strong cooking fundamentals, and a collaborative mindset. Weekend availability is expected to support opening operations.