Sous Chef - Elite Kitchen & Training

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

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.