Sous Chef

ABOUT LITTLE SAINT

Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a vibrant meeting place where guests are invited to connect over food, music, art and conversation. Our mission is to create an environment hat is good for the soul, earth and community. Inside our 10,000-square-foot space, Little Saint offers up a full-service farm-forward restaurant, cafe and wine shop with a focus on plant-based cuisine. The building is home to exciting live music and thought-provoking conversations, as well as a series of film screenings and performances to benefit local artists and our farming community.

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE

Under the general direction of the Culinary Director and Senior Leaders, the Sous Chef oversees daily
kitchen operations and provides structure, organization and leadership for the culinary team. This role
sets a benchmark for excellence—driving efficiency, consistency, and uncompromising standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Leadership, Training, and Development

● Mentor the kitchen team, fostering an environment of professionalism and accountability.
● Onboard, train, and coach team members while reinforcing company expectations and values.
● Support continuous education on food, wine, service, technique, and agriculture.
● Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring readiness and execution of service.

Operational Excellence and Systems

● Oversee ingredient preparation, organization, and production systems to ensure quality,
   consistency, and efficiency.
● Maintain and enforce standardized recipes, production guides, logs, and checklists.
● Manage scheduling, labor costs, and payroll processes in alignment with operational demands.
● Assist with inventory tracking, purchasing, storage organization, and waste reduction.
● Uphold food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards across all kitchen operations.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

● Partner with the Culinary Senior Leadership on systems, scheduling, and workflow integration.
● Collaborate with Restaurant and Events chefs to align production with menu needs.
● Ensure smooth service and a consistent guest experience through clear communication between
front and back of house.
● Guide kitchen operations to ensure pace, consistency, and alignment with Little Saint’s seasonal,
plant‑based culinary vision.
● Complete other duties as assigned to ensure a cohesive team and shared responsibility.

WHO YOU ARE
● Minimum 3 years of progressive culinary experience
● Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
● English proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills
● Basic math and computer literacy
● An empathetic leader who motivates teams, builds culture, and leads by example
● Business-minded, with a track record of balancing financial responsibility with creative ambition
● Flexible with the ability to work evenings, holidays and extended hours
● California Food Safety Certified and well-versed in state food safety and public health regulations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
● Ability to regularly and continuously lift up to 50 pounds
● Manual dexterity and the ability to perform repetitive motions
● Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching

COMPENSATION
● Competitive Wage
● Medical, Dental, Vision Plans (Full-Time Positions Only)
● Paid Time Off
● 401(k) 
● Employee Dining Discounts
● Employee Assistance Program

OUR CORE VALUES AND HOW WE EMBODY THEM:

LITTLE SAINT'S CORE VALUES AND HOW WE EMBODY THEM

• One Little Saint
• Respect & Kindness
• Value Everyone and Diverse Viewpoints
• Trust & Transparency
• Professional
• Genuine & Authentic
• Supportive

Lead with Confidence while Embracing Diverse Viewpoints: Anticipate challenges, develop plans and collaborate with your Team through trust and transparency.  Value everyone and show empathy to all.

Be Present and Effectively Communicate: Speak up, listen to others and provide supportive feedback with professionalism and authenticity.  Be genuine to yourself and your team.

Drive Positive Change with Respect, Kindness and a Positive Attitude: Take initiative to resolve issues with a solution-based mindset while fostering respectful communication and kindness within the Little Saint Team and our greater Community.

Stay Motivated with Enthusiasm: Little Saint encourages and supports education and personal and professional development.  Take ownership of your development by approaching everyday and all tasks with dedication and excitement.

Embrace Change and Show Up for Your Team: Respond positively to change, remaining supportive of your Team's efforts and needs.

One Little Saint: Our Success is a Team Success. Encourage cooperation and trust among team members, working towards common goals.  We are One Little Saint.

Each of the items listed is considered to be an essential function of the role. However, this list should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. Little Saint reserves the right to alter the duties of this role.

Little Saint is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Little Saint is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and opportunities for growth and career development. 

More detail about Little Saint, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/325656-Little-Saint