Sous Chef

RH Restoration Hardware • Palo Alto, CA

21d • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

RH Hospitality is expanding its portfolio of restaurants within its Design Galleries. The Sous Chef is a key leadership role on the culinary team, helping create high-quality guest experiences, drive business success, and uphold culinary standards. As a member of the Property Leadership Team, the Sous Chef works alongside the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, develop culinary talent, and support recruitment and administrative functions. The Sous Chef assumes full leadership responsibilities when the Executive Chef is absent.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, and/or culinary program curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage financial performance, including labor and food costs, inventory controls, and strategic resource planning.
• Expertise with computer systems, including Microsoft Excel, Foodager or another inventory management system, and email communication.
• Advanced culinary expertise, including mastery of knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards.
• Ability to work autonomously, make strategic decisions, and collaborate effectively across all levels of leadership.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Members through structured training, coaching, and guidance, supporting professional growth and RH culinary standards.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on kitchen strategy, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performing team aligned with RH’s vision.
• Support inventory controls and reporting, labor cost optimization, food cost control, and inventory management in line with business objectives.
• Implement and uphold quality and safety standards across hospitality areas and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee service execution by conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting.
• Document key updates and insights to maintain alignment, improve team performance, and support operational excellence.
• Deliver results in a dynamic business while championing RH’s Hospitality vision, strategy, and financial goals.
• Assume full leadership responsibilities in the Executive Chef’s absence to ensure seamless operations and team alignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed