Sous Chef

DESCRIPTION:

Luxury brand with 24 locations nationwide seeks a Sous Chef to join their growing culinary team in Palo Alto. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role on our culinary teams. The ideal candidate will be able to help create world-class guest experiences while driving the success of the business and upholding the highest quality standards. As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, cultivate and develop culinary talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions.

Are you someone who seeks the answer to every problem? Are you someone who won't take "no" for an answer when it means not achieving the goal? If so, we want to meet you!

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead and develop Team Members by providing structured training and in-the-moment coaching and guidance to uphold the company's culinary standards and support their professional growth
• Partner with the Executive Chef in shaping the strategic direction of the kitchen, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team aligned with the company’s vision
• Support the Executive Chef with inventory controls and reporting, including labor cost optimization, food cost control, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Own service execution, conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting to maintain world-class guest experiences
• Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance, and support ongoing operational excellence
• Deliver exceptional results in our ever-changing and dynamic business while championing our Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals
• Assume full leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring seamless operations and team alignment

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant; and/or culinary program curriculum; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning
• Expertise in computer systems, including Microsoft Excel, Foodager (or other inventory management system), and email communication
• Advanced culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
• Proven ability to work autonomously while making strategic decisions and collaborating effectively across all levels of leadership
• Command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Frequently moving and lifting items up to 50 lbs, while utilizing appropriate equipment and following safety guidelines
• Work standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Must be authorized to work in the USA

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary $80k - $105k+ (based on experience)
• Full medical benefits
• 401(k) with match
• PTO (accrued based on time)
• Employee discounts
• Health & wellness perks
• Lifestyle perks

EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.