Sous Chef

Punch Bowl Social; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Six-figure Bonus Potential

Benefit Package

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account option

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus Program

Discounts on Food, Beverage and ACTIVT

Job summary

Punch Bowl Social is seeking a Sous Chef in San Diego, CA. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure high-quality, scratch-made dishes, and mentor BOH staff while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will coordinate prep, line checks, banquet services, and inventory, supporting a dynamic, hospitality-driven team.

The role emphasizes craft, ingredient integrity and collaboration with FOH and management to deliver memorable dining experiences in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for making guests smile.
• Value for high quality food and beverage and technique.
• Sense of adventure and engaging energy.
• Effective communication with BOH/FOH, management and community.

Responsibilities

• Managing Prep Lists
• Banquet Preparation and execution
• Daily Line Checks
• Ensuring all Safety and Sanitation Compliance & EcoSure Compliance
• Ordering and Invoicing
• Overseeing recipe adherence and execution
• Overseeing Expo
• Conducting Transitional Walkthroughs
• Product Storage Management and Organization
• Coaching and developing team members
• Managing schedules for BOH team members

Skills

Positive attitude

Food quality focus

Adventure and energy

Team communication

Job description

Description

As our Sous Chef you are part of our team of teams. You are passionate about the craft, a true culinarian and have a deep respect for the ingredients and are a master of technique. The Punch Bowl Social menu features crave-worthy, made-from-scratch American diner-inspired dishes. We have a deep appreciation for each ingredient and stay grounded in the familiar – while simultaneously pushing ourselves to stay ahead of the curves and trend, but in our own unique way.

Punch Bowl Social is unique, special, disruptive and together we must project and protect those attributes and continue to build on a solid foundation of hospitality and passion for culinary integrity and craft beverages.

Your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• Positive attitude and passion for making people smile, and truly enjoy their experience.


• Value for high quality food and beverage, and appreciation for the technique associated with production.


• Sense of adventure and engaging energy


• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, both BOH and FOH, Management, and Community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing Prep Lists


• Banquet Preparation and execution


• Daily Line Checks


• Ensuring all Safety and Sanitation Compliance & EcoSure Compliance


• Ordering and Invoicing


• Overseeing recipe adherence and execution


• Overseeing Expo


• Conducting Transitional Walkthroughs


• Product Storage Management and Organization


• Coaching and developing team members


• Managing schedules for BOH team members

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Compensation


• Six- figure Bonus Potential


• Benefit Package


• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account option – including company HSA contribution


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company provided Short Term Disability Insurance


• Company provided Long Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Voluntary benefits – LifeLock Protection, Pet Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness offerings


• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement


• Referral Bonus Program


• Discounts on Food, Beverage and Activities

Salary: $73,000 annually

Requirements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.