Sous Chef

Mastro's Restaurants; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development and growth

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, 401k

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Mastro's Restaurants in Malibu is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering an upscale steakhouse experience. You will supervise back-of-house operations, mentor culinary staff, and ensure consistency, quality, and food safety during daily service.

The role emphasizes training, menu execution, cost awareness, and leadership, with opportunities for career advancement in a prestigious, live-music-in-select-locations environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary management experience in upscale/fine dining.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff development abilities.
• Experience with inventory control, labor cost management, and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with guest satisfaction and lead-by-example management.
• Manage back-of-house staff including training and performance follow-ups.
• Control labor and other costs through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Staff Supervision

Inventory Management

Food Cost Control

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Conflict Resolution

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Mastro's Restaurants are renowned for delivering an upscale steakhouse experience defined by premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a sophisticated yet lively atmosphere. Known for exceptional service, elegant interiors, and live music in select locations, Mastro's blends classic fine dining with a modern luxury feel.

As a Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef by managing kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring consistency, quality, and food safety. You play a key role in menu execution, training, and maintaining high culinary standards during daily service.

Benefits:

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with ensuring excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
• Management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history. Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus
• Must pass background check

The Company Has Good Cause To Conduct a Review Of An Applicant’s Background History Based Upon The Following Material Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the safety and security of staff, customers, vendors, and the general public, as well as property and inventory of significant value
• This position has access to and must protect employee and customer data, including but not limited to social security number, date of birth, driver's license number, credit card and banking information
• This position is responsible for enforcing the Company's drug free workplace policy, as well as enforcing and upholding the Company's policies regarding Responsible Alcohol Service
• Risk of harm or harassment to the staff, customers, vendors or the general public

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

EOE

Pay Range

USD $78,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Hr.