Sous Chef

Craft Brew Alliance • Los Angeles, CA

12d • $72,500 - $76,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef leads and manages hourly back-of-house staff in the brewpub kitchen, maintaining quality, efficiency, food safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. The role serves as shift supervisor, addressing problems and supporting kitchen operations while coordinating closely with the pub management team to ensure seamless back-of-house and front-of-house operations. The Sous Chef also supports kitchen administration, inventory and ordering, menu development, staff training, and private events. In the Head Chef’s absence, this position manages shifts and makes daily operational decisions while supporting staff and guests and maintaining product quality, cleanliness, and other standards.

The role requires flexibility because workdays may vary, shifts periodically rotate to cover pub needs, and nights, weekends, and holidays are required. Pub operating hours range from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The position is based at Golden Road - LA Brewpub & Brewery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Restaurant and kitchen management experience.
• Ability to work with and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand for more than 8 hours per shift.
• Flexibility to work varying days and periodically rotating shifts.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hourly back-of-house staff in operating the brewpub kitchen according to quality and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate with the pubs management team to support seamless back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
• Read, translate, and execute recipes; assist with menu development.
• Perform line cook and prep cook duties and provide assistance during peak periods.
• Maintain food and beverage quality through cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation.
• Provide direction to employees regarding kitchen operations and procedures.
• Handle kitchen administrative tasks, including scheduling.
• Assist with inventory counts and inventory management to reduce waste and control food costs.
• Train kitchen staff to support their growth and development.
• Oversee the execution of private events.
• In the Head Chef’s absence, manage shifts, make daily decisions, support staff, interact with guests, and cut staff while maintaining standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
• Assist with daily orders and ensure the kitchen has the products needed to operate.
• Help maintain a safe environment for employees and guests, reduce risk and injury, and immediately report incidents to the Head Chef, GM, and HR.
• Help ensure staff follow company handbook policies, including cleanliness and hygiene, dress code, and professional behavior.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability income protection.
• Parental leave and FMLA policies.
• 401(k) retirement savings options with a company matching contribution.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Free beer.

What This Job Offers

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