Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a talented Sous Chef for a high-volume fine-dining restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA. The role leads daily kitchen operations and ensures exceptional food quality and presentation.

You will supervise cooks, assist with seasonal menu development, train staff, and manage inventory, purchasing, and food costs while maintaining cleanliness and food safety during peak service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience with supervisory/leadership exposure.
• Experience in high-volume, upscale or fine-dining environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Assist with seasonal menu development, daily specials, and culinary execution.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members to maintain high performance standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, purchasing, and food cost controls.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations during high-volume service periods.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu development

Inventory management

Food safety

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Job description

We’re seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team for a high-volume fine-dining restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA.

Sous Chef Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary of $80,000–$90,000, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Performance bonus opportunities

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
• Assist with seasonal menu development, daily specials, and culinary execution
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members to maintain high performance standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, purchasing, and food cost controls
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety regulations
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations during high-volume service periods

Sous Chef Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Previous experience in a high-volume, upscale or fine-dining restaurant
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for culinary excellence, creativity, and attention to detail
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

JOB ID: 182812#post

Katie Baker