Sous Chef - Lalla Grill Marina

Moncada Group
Marina, CA

Sous Chef Position
Location: Lalla Grill – Marina, CA 93933
Job Type: Full-Time
Expected Hours: 50-55 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Candidates who do not meet the minimum will NOT be considered.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
  • Prior experience as a cook or sous chef in a high-volume restaurant. High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Formal culinary training is preferred.
  • Must be fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.
  • Excellent cooking, time management, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once.
  • Food Manager Certification must be completed shortly after hiring.


Who Are You:
You’re a hands-on kitchen leader with a passion for food, teamwork, and high standards. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly under pressure, and lead by example. You enjoy mentoring team members, solving problems in real time, and ensuring consistent quality and service from prep to plate.

Join the Team at Lalla Grill:
Lalla Grill is a fun and vibrant local restaurant known for its fast-paced environment and freshly made, in-house food prepared from scratch. We stay busy with large party events, takeout, and dine-in service—always focusing on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. We are looking for a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in managing this busy, high-volume kitchen. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for someone with strong cooking skills, solid kitchen experience, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Whether you’re a current Sous Chef or a seasoned cook ready to step up, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Culinary & Kitchen Operations.
  • Collaborate with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations.
  • Direct and assist with food prep and execution during service.
  • Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation.
  • Learn and step into any kitchen station as needed.
  • Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently followed.
  • Keep stations clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
  • Team & Communication.
  • Supervise and support kitchen staff during service.
  • Communicate clearly with FOH on orders, dietary needs, and timing.
  • Coordinate with managers for large parties, takeout, and catering orders.
  • Help train and mentor new cooks on techniques, recipes, and procedures.
  • Support a respectful and team-oriented kitchen culture.
  • Inventory & Supply Chain.
  • Assist with ordering from Sysco and other vendors.
  • Manage inventory and minimize food waste.
  • Receive deliveries and communicate with delivery drivers.
  • Leadership & Problem Solving.
  • Stay calm under pressure and help the team stay focused during peak times.
  • Offer creative ideas and improvements for kitchen operations.
  • Lead by example in maintaining high kitchen standards.


Schedule:

  • 10 hour shifts.
  • Day and night shifts are required.
  • Weekends and holidays require.


Perks & Benefits:

  • 50% employee meal discount.
  • Family meals.
  • 401K Matching.
  • Opportunity for growth at Lalla Grill or sister restaurants.


Posición: Sous Chef (Subchef)

Ubicación: Lalla Grill – Marina, CA 93933

Tipo de trabajo: Tiempo completo

Horas esperadas: 50–55 horas por semana


Calificaciones mínimas:

Los candidatos que no cumplan con los requisitos mínimos NO serán considerados.

  • Mínimo 5 años de experiencia profesional en cocina.
  • Experiencia previa como cocinero o sous chef en un restaurante de alto volumen.
  • Diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente requerido.
  • Formación culinaria formal es preferida.
  • Dominio del español obligatorio; inglés preferido.
  • Excelentes habilidades de cocina, manejo del tiempo y liderazgo.
  • Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión y manejar múltiples tareas al mismo tiempo.
  • Certificación de Food Manager deberá completarse poco después de ser contratado.


Quién eres:

Eres un líder de cocina práctico, con pasión por la comida, el trabajo en equipo y los altos estándares. Te desarrollas bien en ambientes de ritmo rápido, te comunicas claramente bajo presión y lideras con el ejemplo. Disfrutas mentorear a los miembros del equipo, resolver problemas en tiempo real y asegurar calidad y servicio consistentes desde la preparación hasta el plato.


Únete al equipo de Lalla Grill:

Lalla Grill es un restaurante local divertido y vibrante, conocido por su ambiente dinámico y su comida fresca hecha en casa y preparada desde cero. Siempre estamos ocupados con eventos para grupos grandes, pedidos para llevar y servicio en el restaurante, manteniendo siempre el enfoque en calidad, consistencia y satisfacción del cliente.

Buscamos un Sous Chef confiable y con experiencia para apoyar a nuestro Head Chef en la gestión de esta cocina ocupada y de alto volumen. Este puesto de liderazgo práctico es perfecto para alguien con fuertes habilidades culinarias, sólida experiencia en cocina y la capacidad de prosperar bajo presión. Ya seas un Sous Chef actual o un cocinero experimentado listo para dar el siguiente paso, queremos conocerte.

Responsabilidades clave:

Operaciones culinarias y de cocina:

  • Colaborar con el Head Chef para dirigir las operaciones de la cocina.
  • Dirigir y ayudar con la preparación de alimentos y ejecución durante el servicio.
  • Supervisar la calidad, consistencia y presentación de los alimentos.
  • Aprender y cubrir cualquier estación de cocina cuando sea necesario.
  • Garantizar que se cumplan los estándares de seguridad alimentaria y limpieza.
  • Mantener las estaciones limpias y el equipo de cocina en buen estado.

Equipo y comunicación:

  • Supervisar y apoyar al personal de cocina durante el servicio.
  • Comunicarse claramente con el FOH (Front of House) sobre pedidos, necesidades dietéticas y tiempos.
  • Coordinar con los gerentes para eventos grandes, pedidos para llevar y catering.
  • Ayudar a entrenar y orientar a nuevos cocineros en técnicas, recetas y procedimientos.
  • Promover una cultura de cocina respetuosa y orientada al trabajo en equipo.

Inventario y cadena de suministro:

  • Ayudar con pedidos a Sysco y otros proveedores.
  • Gestionar inventario y minimizar desperdicio de alimentos.
  • Recibir entregas y comunicarse con los repartidores.

Liderazgo y resolución de problemas:

  • Mantener la calma bajo presión y ayudar al equipo a mantenerse enfocado durante horas pico.
  • Ofrecer ideas creativas y mejoras para las operaciones de la cocina.
  • Liderar con el ejemplo manteniendo altos estándares en la cocina.


Horario:

  • Turnos de 10 horas.
  • Se requieren turnos de día y de noche.
  • Fines de semana y días festivos requeridos.


Beneficios y ventajas:

  • 50% de descuento en comidas para empleados.
  • Comidas familiares.
  • 401K con aportación de la empresa (matching).
  • Oportunidades de crecimiento en Lalla Grill o en restaurantes asociados.

Posted 2026-03-12

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