Senior Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen Operations & Team Growth

RH (Restoration Hardware); Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team within the RH Design Galleries. You will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor teammates, and uphold the highest quality standards to deliver world-class guest experiences.

You will drive talent development, participate in recruitment, manage inventory and costs, and ensure safety and compliance across all culinary activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Sous Chef experience in high-volume, full-service restaurant or culinary program
• Ability to manage labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
• Proficiency with inventory systems (Foodager or similar) and email communication
• Advanced culinary expertise including knife techniques and high-level cooking standards
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across leadership levels
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members with structured training and coaching
• Partner with Executive Chef on strategic kitchen direction, recruitment, onboarding, and team development
• Support inventory controls and reporting, including labor and food cost optimization
• Enforce quality and safety standards across hospitality areas and ensure regulatory compliance
• Own service execution, perform line checks, monitor prep, and lead expediting
• Document updates to enhance team performance and operations
• Contribute to hospitality strategy and financial goals
• Assume leadership in Executive Chef's absence

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Financial management

Inventory management

Advanced knife techniques

Autonomous decision making

Weekend/holiday availability

Microsoft Excel

Foodager

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Foodager

Job description

RH Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team within the RH Design Galleries. You will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor teammates, and uphold the highest quality standards to deliver world-class guest experiences.

You will drive talent development, participate in recruitment, manage inventory and costs, and ensure safety and compliance across all culinary activities.