Sous Chef

Location: Los Angeles, CA will provide relocation assistance within the USA

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 + great perks!

Are you interested in a making a move with your career and working with a highly regarded chef-driven restaurant group? Are you open to moving to Los Angeles and utilizing your experience to help drive a talented team to do their best each and every day?  Our clients are starting to open a search for an Sous Chef who comes with both fine-dining and high-volume experience. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing large kitchen teams and executing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment, be a strong leader with clear communication and be eager to develop themselves within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and implement seasonal menus that reflect the restaurant's culinary vision and style.
• Manage and lead a team of chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks, ensuring that all kitchen staff are trained and operating at the highest level.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation.
• Develop and implement systems for inventory management, ordering, and cost control to maintain profitability.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment and ensure that all food safety standards are met or exceeded.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume, fine dining restaurant environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Thorough knowledge of modern and classic culinary techniques, as well as proficiency in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of culinary professionals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of food and labor cost controls, as well as experience with menu planning and inventory management.