Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Craft

Lawry's Restaurants Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is away. You will lead line cooks, ensure consistent cooking and plating, and participate in daily prep, sauces, and stocks.

Responsibilities include managing food costs and labor, enforcing sanitation standards, training staff, and coordinating with management to meet PRI guest standards during service and private events.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of sous chef/kitchen supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Excellent organization and time management; able to train others.
• Basic math and cost-control understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff; ensure quality and consistency.
• Control food costs, labor, and sanitation across stations.
• Coordinate with Chef on menus, prep lists, and inventory.
• Train staff and enforce health and safety standards.
• Oversee service stations and private events.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Leadership

Food cost control

Staff training

Safety & sanitation

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

ISA reporting

PRI

HotSchedules

Food Cost Tracker

Labor Costing

Inventory Sheets

Job description

Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is away. You will lead line cooks, ensure consistent cooking and plating, and participate in daily prep, sauces, and stocks.

Responsibilities include managing food costs and labor, enforcing sanitation standards, training staff, and coordinating with management to meet PRI guest standards during service and private events.