Sous Chef

Lazy Dog Family, LLCTorrance, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Our Sous Chefs are the heartbeat of our scratch kitchens. If you bring 2+ years of high‑volume culinary leadership, a passion for cooking with real ingredients, and a desire to create memorable hospitality, this role is for you. We’re looking for leaders who can inspire teams, uphold high standards, and help us deliver the warm, genuine experience Lazy Dog is known for. About Lazy Dog Restaurant: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a family-run group of restaurants based out of Southern California. We exist to nourish connections for our guests, teammates, and communities. Lazy Dog Restaurant is a place that provides warm, small-town hospitality and handcrafted food and drink. All served in a social setting so that people can enjoy the moment and the relationships around the table. Inspired by the lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains, where founder Chris Simms spent much of his childhood, this family-run group of restaurants offers the perfect environment for a week-night dinner, a meandering meal with old friends or a big night out. Open for lunch and dinner daily with an extensive bar program that includes specialty cocktails made from fresh ingredients, a wide selection of craft beers, local beers and Lazy Dog’s own house beer selection. Lazy Dog is proud to be a neighborhood culinary destination that cultivates happy guests and be the place for communities to celebrate mealtime together.

Requirements

  • 2+ years high volume sous chef or Kitchen manager experience
  • Strong cooking from the scratch ability
  • 2 years of high-volume culinary management experience
  • Basic English/Spanish communication skills
  • Strong guest service/culinary background
  • Must be excited about achieving personal and professional growth

Nice To Haves

  • ServSafe Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois)
  • Food Handlers Card (California, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)

Responsibilities

  • Inspire teams
  • Uphold high standards
  • Deliver the warm, genuine experience Lazy Dog is known for
  • Train, develop, and coach a group of talented people
  • Build lasting relationships with trust and respect on all levels

Benefits

  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation
  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, vision, dental, life, FSA
  • Company-paid meal dining privileges
  • 401K plan with company match

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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