Sous Chef

Piatti Mill Valley•Mill Valley, CA

6d•$78,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Piatti Mill Valley is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. As our flagship location, Mill Valley sets the standard for every Piatti restaurant - this role is central to keeping that standard consistent, every plate, every shift. Candidates must be available weekends and closing shifts. Proficiencies in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Inventory/Recipe Platforms, ordering and scheduling systems is critical. A LITTLE ABOUT US Established in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian restaurant offering Italian cuisine, finely-crafted, with authenticity. The soul of the menu is our house-made pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand every day. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and a gourmet takeaway experience. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume kitchen
Strong, consistent sanitation habits
A genuine respect for systems and standards - protecting consistency
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure
A great palate and sharp attention to detail
Strong leadership skills: the ability to direct a team, hold people accountable, and coach and train effectively
Computer literacy, with comfort using inventory-recipes, ordering, and scheduling systems
Hands-on experience with ordering, inventory management, and staff scheduling
A desire to grow within the organization
Availability weekends and closing shifts
Proficiencies in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Inventory/Recipe Platforms, ordering and scheduling systems

Responsibilities

Working the line and cooking to spec on every station as needed
Reviewing and approving all food before it reaches the guest
Ensuring every recipe, plating standard, and kitchen procedure is followed exactly as written
Always upholding strict sanitation and food safety practices
Supervising, training, coaching, and counseling kitchen staff, and holding the team - and yourself - accountable to Piatti standards
Managing ordering, inventory, and staff scheduling
Supporting the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, and stepping in to run the kitchen in their absence

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Legal
Transportation
Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!
401(k) Retirement savings program available for all full- and part-time employees over the age of 21
Vacation
All employees are eligible for a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations.
Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.