Sous Chef-Los Angeles, CA

Butler Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality tech company in Los Angeles is seeking a creative Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. The ideal candidate will act as the second in command, supporting the executive chef and contributing to delicious menu creations. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, staff training, and maintaining food standards. Candidates should have 2-3 years of food and beverage experience and a degree in culinary science. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Food & Beverage experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.

Responsibilities

• Supply restaurant daily recap to the corporate chef on current operations.
• Ensure that inventory is properly stored, and the product is rotated.
• Cross-train all staff to clean, organized their station, and taste their dishes.
• Maintain the food standards and execute them consistently with the culinary team.
• Keep a professional team orientated environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership abilities

Good Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary science or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software programs

Job description

About Butler Hospitality

Butler Hospitality is a Hospitality Tech Company that serves the world’s best hotel operators (Hersha, Real Hospitality, Crescent, M&R) to increase the efficiency of their food and beverage operations. Butler Hospitality takes over restaurants inside of full-service hotels and transforms their kitchens into delivery hubs that provide virtual room service and catering to nearby limited- and select-service hotels.

About The Role

Butler Hospitality is looking to hire a creative and motivated Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our executive chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious menus and meal designs.

Responsibilities

• Supply restaurant daily recap to the corporate chef on current operations
• Ensure that inventory is properly stored, and the product is rotated
• Cross-train all staff to clean, organized their station, and taste their dishes
• Maintain the food standards and execute them consistently with the culinary team
• Keep a professional team orientated environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Food & Beverage experience preferred
• A well-groomed appearance
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, busy environment with minimal supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary science or relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Competences

• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ethics
• Good Judgement
• Dependability