Sous Chef

Vi; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional benefits

Paid time off from day one

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vi in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef across the kitchen. You will supervise line cooks and kitchen attendants, ensuring a superior food offering and impeccable execution.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in high-end restaurants or similar settings, with strong hands-on cooking skills in garde manger, baking, sauces and all prep methods, plus POS experience and required certifications. This is an on-site full-time role in Palo Alto.

Qualifications

• 5 years of high-end kitchen experience with supervision.
• Experience in garde manger, baking, sauces and all hot/cold prep.
• POS experience preferred.
• Current state health and sanitation certification required.
• Valid driver's license where applicable.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in all kitchen areas.
• Supervise line cooks and kitchen attendants to ensure quality.
• Maintain high standards for food offerings and presentation.
• Oversee ordering, stock, and cost controls as needed.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food preparation

Garde manger

Baking

Sauces

POS system experience

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

POS system

Job description

Overview

Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
• Award-winning training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Luxury work environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work

Vi at Palo Alto is located at 620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto CA 94304

Responsibilities

Sous Chef

A rare and enviable opportunity exists for a highly accomplished professional to assist our Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen. The selected candidate will have significant responsibility in supervising line cooks and kitchen attendants, ensuring a superior food offering.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants are required to possess 5 years of high-end restaurant, club, hotel, or retirement community experience, with kitchen supervision and excellent training skills.
• Experience in advanced cooking: garde manger, baking, sauces, and all methods of preparations and presentations of hot and cold food is preferred.
• Prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system is preferred.
• Current state health and sanitation certification is required.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license, where applicable.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required or must be willing and able to become CPR and First Aid certified.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree is a plus.

Additional requirements include:

• Knowledge of ordering procedure (produce, dairy, meat, fish, etc.) and food and labor cost controls.
• A strong process orientation and professionalism
• Effective communication and team-building skills

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Pay Range

USD $83,657.34 - USD $104,555.72 /Yr.