Sous Chef

The Proud Bird; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

401k with employer match after 12 mo.

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Management Referral Program

Dining package

Job summary

The Proud Bird is a historic, upscale food hall with aviation exhibits and a renovated events center in Los Angeles. They seek a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, collaborate with the Executive Chef, and maintain top food quality and hygiene.

The role supports a 5-star guest experience in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include menu development, staff supervision, inventory control, and ensuring cost-effective operation while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Creative and passionate about food with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food prep, cooking and plating.
• Develop and execute menu items aligned with restaurant standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering teamwork.
• Monitor inventory, rotate stock and minimize waste.
• Maintain health and safety regulations and sanitary standards.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Manage food cost and labor to optimize efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of orders during service.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Inventory management

Cost control

Team supervision

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

# Sous ChefProud Bird - Los Angeles, CA 90045## OverviewSalary Range$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Hourly## Description**Company Overview:****The Proud Bird,** a historic and iconic restaurant with a strong tie to the local community, makes quite a statement as a unique, **upscale food hall with interactive aviation exhibits and a renovated events center.** The Proud Bird was named LA's Hottest Food Hall by Food Network. At The Proud Bird, we pride ourselves on creating incomparable memories by delivering an unforgettable dining experience with **exceptional food, unmatched service and breathtaking views.** Our mission at The Proud Bird is to always innovate and consistently deliver a **5-star experience** for our employees, guests, and community. **We look forward to adding our next valued team member!**If you are passionate about teamwork, have a flair for guest service, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a part of our team.**Sous Chef**Our mission is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!*Our exceptional, seasonally inspired menu tells a story with every bite, featuring premium steaks & chops, an exquisite raw bar, bold shareable options, and more. We pride ourselves on our show-stopping service, and we're always searching for talented professionals to take our hospitality to new heights.***Top-notch Benefits:*** Competitive salary* Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance* Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!* Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month* Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns* 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)* Employer paid life insurance throughout the length of employment* Paid/Floating holidays for 4 major holidays* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance* Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions**Pay: $70,000-80,000/ year****Position Summary:**As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop and execute menu items, manage kitchen staff, and maintain a productive and efficient kitchen environment.## Qualifications**Job Duties:*** Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.* Help to develop and execute menu items that align with our restaurant's standards and customer preferences.* Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.* Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.* Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring proper stock rotation and minimizing waste.* Uphold all health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen.* Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.* Manage food cost and labor budgets, working to optimize efficiency and profitability.* Ensure timely and accurate execution of orders during service hours.* Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef or General Manager at any time.**Education/ Experience/ Skills:*** Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume (at least 10 million in annual sales), fine dining restaurant.* Culinary degree or equivalent experience.* Strong leadership and communication skills.* In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.* Creative and passionate about food, with a keen eye for detail.* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.**Physical Demands*** Frequent lifting, moving and carrying of kitchenware, cleaning equipment, food boxes, garbage etc. weighing up to 30 pounds.* Standing for the duration of a 6+ hour shift with appropriate breaks.* Regular and prolonged standing and walking to prepare food, clean workstations, move garbage, etc.* Occasional ascending/descending stairs across the restaurant to move food items, equipment, etc.* Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers* Frequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms* Constant bending, stooping and turning, etc.* Constant exposure to hot and damp temperature fluctuations ***Disclaimer:*** *The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.**Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.*