Sous Chef — Lead a High-Volume, 5-Star Kitchen Team

Specialty-Restaurants-1; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

401k match

Paid holidays

EAP

Referral program

Dining package

Job summary

The Proud Bird in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, collaborating with the Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

You will train staff, manage inventory, control food cost, ensure safety, and adapt menus to seasonal offerings while working evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, high-volume setting that delivers a premium dining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume (at least 10 million in annual sales), fine dining restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Creative and passionate about food, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Help to develop and execute menu items that align with our restaurant's standards and customer preferences.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring proper stock rotation and minimizing waste.
• Uphold all health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Manage food cost and labor budgets, working to optimize efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of orders during service hours.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef or General Manager at any time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Sanitation

Creativity

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Proud Bird in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, collaborating with the Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

You will train staff, manage inventory, control food cost, ensure safety, and adapt menus to seasonal offerings while working evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, high-volume setting that delivers a premium dining experience.