Sous Chef | Fast Casual Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) and Paid Time Off

Room to grow your culinary leadership

Job summary

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead the line during lunch and dinner rushes, coach cooks, and manage food cost through inventory control. You will enforce safety standards and collaborate with the Executive Chef on scheduling and goals.

This fast-paced role offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and room to grow within a vibrant, high-volume kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Lead Cook experience
• Proven success in a high-volume kitchen
• Confident leader who builds and develops teams
• Solid knowledge of food cost and inventory control
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead the line during busy lunch and dinner rushes
• Coach cooks on recipes, prep, and plating standards
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory to control food cost
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
• Partner with the Executive Chef on scheduling and kitchen goals

Job description

Sous Chef: Run the Line, Lead the Rush, Grow Your Career

Love the roar of a packed dining room and a ticket printer that never stops?

This high-volume, full-service Fast Casual kitchen needs a Sous Chef who thrives when the rush hits. You will keep the line sharp, the food consistent, and the team motivated, while earning a competitive salary and bonus potential in one of the country's most exciting food cities.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Salary of $70,000 to $80,000 per year
• Bonus potential rewarding strong kitchen performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) and Paid Time Off to recharge
• Room to grow your culinary leadership career

What You'll Do

• Lead the line during busy lunch and dinner rushes
• Coach cooks on recipes, prep, and plating standards
• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory to control food cost
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
• Partner with the Executive Chef on scheduling and kitchen goals

What We're Looking For

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Lead Cook experience
• Proven success in a high-volume kitchen
• Confident leader who builds and develops teams
• Solid knowledge of food cost and inventory control
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

If you are ready to step up and make this kitchen your own, we would love to hear from you.