Sous Chef

Piatti Mill Valley; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement plan

Dining discount at sister locations

Job summary

Piatti Mill Valley is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead on the line, ensure recipes and plating meet Piatti standards, and support the Executive Chef.

This hands-on role requires weekend and closing shifts, strong sanitation, inventory, and scheduling skills, plus comfort with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Join a flagship kitchen dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine and a team-sized path for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong, consistent sanitation habits.
• Respect for systems and standards to protect consistency.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking under pressure.
• Great palate and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills: direct a team, coach, and train.
• Computer literacy with inventory/recipes, ordering, and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Work the line and cook to spec on every station as needed.
• Reviewing and approving all food before it reaches the guest.
• Ensure every recipe and plating standard is followed.
• Uphold strict sanitation and food safety practices.
• Supervise, train, coach, and counsel kitchen staff and uphold Piatti standards.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and staff scheduling.
• Support the Executive Chef and run the kitchen in their absence.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Sanitation habits

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

Communication coaching

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Inventory/Recipe Platforms

Ordering systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

Sous Chef - Piatti Mill Valley

Compensation: $78,000–$82,000 annually

Piatti Mill Valley is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. As our flagship location, Mill Valley sets the standard for every Piatti restaurant - this role is central to keeping that standard consistent, every plate, every shift. Candidates must be available weekends and closing shifts. Proficiencies in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Inventory/Recipe Platforms, ordering and scheduling systems is critical.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Established in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian restaurant offering Italian cuisine, finely-crafted, with authenticity. The soul of the menu is our house‑made pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand every day. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and a gourmet takeaway experience. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS SOUS CHEF

As Sous Chef, you are the gatekeeper for everything that leaves the kitchen. You'll work the line yourself, run the pass, and hold every dish to the recipe and the standard - no exceptions and no shortcuts. This is a hands‑on execution role: your job is to protect consistency and quality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working the line and cooking to spec on every station as needed
• Reviewing and approving all food before it reaches the guest
• Ensuring every recipe, plating standard, and kitchen procedure is followed exactly as written
• Always upholding strict sanitation and food safety practices
• Supervising, training, coaching, and counseling kitchen staff, and holding the team - and yourself - accountable to Piatti standards
• Managing ordering, inventory, and staff scheduling
• Supporting the Executive Chef in day‑to‑day kitchen operations, and stepping in to run the kitchen in their absence

ARE YOU THE SOUS CHEF WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

We're looking for someone who leads by example on the line and takes real ownership of standards. You should bring:

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full‑service, high‑volume kitchen
• Strong, consistent sanitation habits
• A genuine respect for systems and standards - protecting consistency
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure
• A great palate and sharp attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills: the ability to direct a team, hold people accountable, and coach and train effectively
• Computer literacy, with comfort using inventory‑recipes, ordering, and scheduling systems
• Hands‑on experience with ordering, inventory management, and staff scheduling
• A desire to grow within the organization

Piatti is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern California‑based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants and provides industry‑tailored financial, design, and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design‑driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale and that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.

BENEFITS

• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation, Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!
• Retirement: 401(k) Retirement savings program available for all full‑and part‑time employees over the age of 21
• Perks: Vacation, All employees are eligible for a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.