What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr Sous Chef - La Jolla (Full-Time + Tip Sharing) position at Behind The Scenes Catering & Events?
Restaurant: Destiny Coast
Location: La Jolla California
Reports to: Sous Chef and Chef De Cuisine
Schedule: Weekend Brunch & Weekday Lunch focused
Reports to: Sous Chef and Chef De Cuisine
Schedule: Weekend Brunch & Weekday Lunch focused
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support our kitchen leadership team in a fast-paced, high-volume brunch and lunch environment. This is a hands-on role for someone ready to step into leadership while remaining active on the line.
What You’ll Do
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Cook, finish, and plate dishes during service
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Expedite and assist with expo to ensure quality and timing
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Support daily kitchen operations and service flow
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Assist with ordering, inventory, and receiving
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety
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Help train and support kitchen staff
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Uphold kitchen systems, standards, and consistency
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in a brunch and lunch setting is required
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Strong line cooking skills and ability to handle multiple stations
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Comfortable expediting and finishing plates during service
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Organized, clean, and detail-oriented
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Reliable team player with leadership potential
Nice to Have
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Baking experience (pastries, breads, brunch baking)
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Prior lead line cook or junior sous experience