Sous Chef — Lead Line, Mentorship & Menu Innovation

MG JV LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision/Dental/Medical

401k

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Job summary

Majordōmo, a California restaurant by Momofuku, seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to help manage the line, mentor staff, and contribute to new menu ideas. With senior culinary management support, you will ensure standard kitchen procedures and smooth service flow in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise line cooks, assist in training, and help maintain inventory, purchasing, and staff coverage. The role emphasizes leadership, food safety, and collaboration with the Executive Chef and culinary

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to train new hourly culinary team members on each station.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary team members and mentor staff under senior management.
• Oversee service flow and monitor cooks’ progress and line execution.
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and HR-related paperwork.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and receiving of products.
• Support staffing needs and training of Back of House team.

Skills

Sous Chef

Inventory management

Staff training

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Majordōmo, a California restaurant by Momofuku, seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to help manage the line, mentor staff, and contribute to new menu ideas. With senior culinary management support, you will ensure standard kitchen procedures and smooth service flow in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise line cooks, assist in training, and help maintain inventory, purchasing, and staff coverage. The role emphasizes leadership, food safety, and collaboration with the Executive Chef and culinary