What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOUS CHEF position at Wish You Were Here Group?
Description
Sous Chef
Èlephante – Los Angeles, CA
$70,000 – $75,000 annually Bonus & Benefits
Èlephante is seeking an experienced and driven Sous Chef to join our team in Los Angeles.
Èlephante is a coastal Italian restaurant and rooftop destination known for its high-energy atmosphere, scratch kitchen, and high-volume service. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in supporting kitchen operations, maintaining quality and consistency, and leading the team during service.
We are looking for a strong, hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about food, team development, and operational excellence.
What We’re Looking For
Èlephante is an equal opportunity employer.
Sous Chef
Èlephante – Los Angeles, CA
$70,000 – $75,000 annually Bonus & Benefits
Èlephante is seeking an experienced and driven Sous Chef to join our team in Los Angeles.
Èlephante is a coastal Italian restaurant and rooftop destination known for its high-energy atmosphere, scratch kitchen, and high-volume service. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in supporting kitchen operations, maintaining quality and consistency, and leading the team during service.
We are looking for a strong, hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about food, team development, and operational excellence.
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role (Sous Chef, Jr. Sous Chef, or Lead Line Cook)
- Experience in high-volume, scratch kitchens strongly preferred
- Background in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine preferred
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations, organization, and service execution
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to stay organized and composed during busy service
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations
- Lead the kitchen team during service to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency
- Maintain high standards for food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness
- Train, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff
- Monitor station setup, organization, and execution during service
- Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
- Assist with ordering, inventory, and kitchen organization
- Support scheduling and labor management as needed
- Assist in managing food cost and inventory control
- Support ordering processes and vendor communication
- Contribute to maintaining efficient labor usage and kitchen productivity
- Help monitor kitchen performance and identify areas for improvement
- $70,000 – $75,000 annually Bonus & Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality group
- Employee dining benefits
Èlephante is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000