Sous Chef - Fine Dining & Culinary Leadership

Oak View Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, 11

holidays)

Job summary

Oak View Group in Los Angeles seeks a Restaurant Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food and exceptional culinary standards. Lead kitchen staff, supervise food production, and uphold safety and sanitation requirements to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and offers a salary between $75,000 and $85,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and room for growth within a premier live entertainment

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience in a full-service restaurant, private club, hotel, or upscale hospitality environment.
• Previous kitchen supervisory or management experience is required; Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Food Protection Manager Certification required or ability to obtain within the designated timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in day-to-day operations of the restaurant kitchen.
• Oversee all phases of food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation to ensure quality.
• Ensure menu items are prepared according to standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Manage kitchen operations during service for efficient ticket flow and timely execution.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, daily specials, and recipe testing.
• Coach and mentor Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Pastry team, and other kitchen staff.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training culinary team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Food Protection Manager Certification

Tools

Inventory management systems

POS system

Food cost analysis tools

Job description

Oak View Group in Los Angeles seeks a Restaurant Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food and exceptional culinary standards. Lead kitchen staff, supervise food production, and uphold safety and sanitation requirements to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and offers a salary between $75,000 and $85,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and room for growth within a premier live entertainment