Sous Chef: Banquets, Expo & Team Leadership

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

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.