Sous Chef — Lead Line, Create Menus & Mentor Team

Momofuku; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Dining discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Momofuku Los Angeles is seeking a Sous Chef to help manage the line and ensure smooth service. The role offers opportunity to contribute to new menu concepts and to mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.

You will oversee kitchen operations, train staff, maintain food safety standards, assist in inventory, purchasing, and back-of-house staffing. The position rewards dedicated professionals with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or equivalent in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to train new hourly staff on each station and maintain standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; energetic and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure standard kitchen procedures are met.
• Supervise culinary team, training and mentoring staff.
• Oversee service flow and monitor cooks’ progress.
• Support prep for service and ensure recipes meet standards.
• Train on food safety and sanitation; maintain equipment.
• Report facility issues to culinary management; assist inventory and purchasing.
• Assist staffing and training of back-of-house team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Knife skills

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

Relevant culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management

Scheduling and staffing

Job description

Momofuku Los Angeles is seeking a Sous Chef to help manage the line and ensure smooth service. The role offers opportunity to contribute to new menu concepts and to mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.

You will oversee kitchen operations, train staff, maintain food safety standards, assist in inventory, purchasing, and back-of-house staffing. The position rewards dedicated professionals with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.