Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Sous Chef – Modern Steakhouse Los Angeles CA
Salary: $70000 – $85000
Stylish Southbay fine dining steakhouse is looking for talented Sous Chef (potentially Executive Sous Chef for the right person) to join the team. The menu offers wood-fired cooking and a modern take on the classics with close attention to sourcing top-quality ingredients. Great chance to join a small and growing chef-driven group with accomplished leadership in place!
Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Ensure all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
- Provide exemplary leadership to the team including training of culinary team members
- Maintain proper ordering, inventory and scheduling
- Proactively manage costs and budgets
- Follow best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
- Assist culinary leadership in tasks outlined above, but not limited to exclusively this list
Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef Preferred Requirements:
- Exec Sous Chef: 2+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Exec Sous Chef, or Sr. Sous Chef
- Sous Chef: 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Jr. Sous or similar role
- Experience in scratch chef-driven concepts required
- Experience with chops, grill, and steakhouse cuisine a plus
- Passion for unique, quality, locally sourced ingredients
- Solid track record of staying in jobs for several years
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
Compensation / Benefits:
- Hourly equivalent of a base salary in the range of $70-$77k for a Sous Chef, with potential to flex up to 85k for someone at the Executive Sous Chef level (based on a typical 50 hour work week)
- Medical insurance
- PTO plan