Senior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Operations

Greek House Chefs Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Greek House Chefs Inc. seeks an energetic kitchen assistant to help manage daily kitchen activities under the Executive Chef. You will assist with menu prep, ensure food quality and freshness, and monitor ordering and stocking needs.

You'll lead the kitchen team in the chef's absence, supervise junior staff, and uphold sanitation standards. The role requires strong organization, safety awareness, and the ability to work under pressure during peak hours.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English.
• Acquires Serv Safe Certification within the first available class scheduled following employment.
• Valid food handlers card required (If required in State).

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen activities.
• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas.
• Leads kitchen team in chef's absence.
• Oversees inventory and stock organization when Exec isn’t present.
• Maintains FIFO rotation and proper dating of foods.
• Ensures proper food prep and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
• Observes quality and safety during operation hours.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Problem sensitivity

Tools

Boning knives

Chefs' knives

Mandolin slicers

Blenders

Broilers

Convection ovens

Job description

Greek House Chefs Inc. seeks an energetic kitchen assistant to help manage daily kitchen activities under the Executive Chef. You will assist with menu prep, ensure food quality and freshness, and monitor ordering and stocking needs.

You'll lead the kitchen team in the chef's absence, supervise junior staff, and uphold sanitation standards. The role requires strong organization, safety awareness, and the ability to work under pressure during peak hours.