Jr. Sous Chef

The h.wood Group • West Hollywood, CA

7d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Jr. Sous Chef works alongside the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, oversee staff, assist with menu preparation, ensure food quality and freshness, and monitor ordering and stocking. The role ensures meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. The h.wood Group seeks an energetic, well-organized, and flexible professional who can handle multiple responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a fine dining environment; the posting states a preferred range of 2–5 years.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
• Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods and work long hours in hot conditions.
• Experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary training or an associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Experience in a culinary leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in day-to-day operations.
• Guide junior kitchen staff in line cooking, preparation, and dish plating.
• Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients.
• Maintain a first-in, first-out food rotation system and ensure products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
• Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during peak operating hours.
• Hire and train new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Manage food and product ordering, maintain detailed records, minimize waste, and work with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and compliance with restaurant standards.
• Work with the Restaurant Director to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities.
• Verify that food storage units meet standards and are consistently well-managed.
• Coordinate with the restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, kitchen efficiency, and staffing.

Benefits

• Flexible, routine time off.
• Health insurance with company contribution, offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Dental insurance with company contribution, offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Vision insurance with company contribution, offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Life insurance with company contribution, offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED