Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Sous Chef – Progressive Catering Firm Los Angeles CA
Salary: $65000 – $80000
Modern events company is looking to add a Sous Chef to the team! This role will assist the Executive Chef with leading high end events. They offer a fresh take on catering with a seasonal approach to menus and high quality ingredients. Familiarity with a from scratch kitchen is a must. No past catering experience required!
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Maintain the highest possible standards of quality, cleanliness, precision and execution among the kitchen team and throughout the kitchen space, including at off-site events
- Oversee the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards
- Oversee and execute catered events – both small and intimate as well as large scale
- Assist with operational logistics, including pack-outs, on-site set up, transportation scheduling, and staff scheduling
- Ordering, receiving and assisting with maintaining food costs
- Maintain a positive, work environment via effective, professional communication with other employees and managers
Sous Chef Requirements:
- Past Sous Chef, Jr. Sous Chef, Tournant, or Assistant Kitchen Manager experience in a from-scratch high volume kitchen
- Offsite catering experience a plus!
- Friendly team player with a positive attitude
- Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Ability to take and give direction
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Flexible to work flexible hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Flexible PTO plan