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Executive Sous Chef

Soprano
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
Executive Sous-Chef
Full-time, Salary
Rate: Depending on Experience
Experience: Min 4yrs, managing kitchen staff in a high-volume upscale kitchen

We are looking for a skilled, motivated & detail-oriented sous chef that has experience operating in a high-volume upscale kitchen. Candidates must work well under pressure, have a sense of urgency, and have strong kitchen & leadership skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:
● Oversee staff of 6-12 teammates
● Oversee daily setup and breakdown of kitchen
● Conduct regular inspections to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas/equipment; and employee appearance.
● Conduct line checks/tasks list and safety/sanitation walk-throughs on each shift. 
● Utilize Food Safety Programs to ensure safety and sanitation throughout the restaurant. 
● Oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget.
●  Assist in menu development with Executive Chef
● Are familiar with ordering/inventory processing and payroll.
● Maintain a budgeted food cost & daily/weekly inventory levels.
● Drive a culture of building sales through great execution and building profits by focusing on the details. 
● Create teammates schedules while adhering to forecasting and budgeting guidelines.
● Ensure teammates have the proper tools to succeed.    

● Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
● Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health Department
● Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
● Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
● Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef
● Establish the day’s priorities and assign production and prep task to staff to execute.
● Review any daily specials and offer feedback to Sous Chefs.
 Meet with Sous Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
 Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations, which compromise the department’s standards and delegate these tasks.
 Work on line during service and assist wherever needed.
 Develop new menu items, test and write recipes.
 Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale.
 Oversee and direct training of new hires in specified phases of the kitchen operation. Maintain an on-going training program for existing staff. Reevaluate positions in the kitchen and make changes wherever necessary.
 Provide feedback to staff on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees in accordance to restaurant standards.

Qualifications:
● 4 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, in a high volume upscale restaurant
● Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
● ServSafe California Food Handlers Card required.

Working Conditions and Expectations:
● Work schedule may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays.
● Shifts will be a minimum 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime, and on occasion, days that the restaurant is not normally open.
● Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
● Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.
● Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant.
● Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations.
● Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times.
● Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
● Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee.

Physical Requirements:
● Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20-50 pounds.
● Be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours.

We look forward to meeting you!

Salary : $30 - $35

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