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Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
Job Description
Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad 92024
Salary: Up to $67,000 per annum, plus bonus and insurance benefits
Job Description:
We are a farm-fresh fast-casual restaurant located in La Jolla, CA, committed to delivering healthy and flavorful meals. We're currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. Our ideal candidate will have a background in fast-casual or fine dining kitchen operations, a passion for fresh, farm-to-table food, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
Participate in the creation and preparation of farm-fresh dishes while ensuring consistent quality
Oversee kitchen staff, including training, managing work schedules, and conducting performance reviews
Enforce high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the kitchen
Assist in controlling operational costs and minimize waste
Participate in the selection of food suppliers and the sourcing of fresh ingredients
Step in as acting Head Chef in their absence
Maintain a collaborative and respectful kitchen environment
Address and resolve any food quality or service complaints swiftly and professionally
Contribute to menu planning and innovation
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a restaurant, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Formal culinary training is preferred
Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene practices
Passion for farm-fresh, local cuisine and knowledge of food trends
Ability to manage and motivate a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Benefits:
This position offers a competitive base salary of up to 67000 based on 50 hours a week (5 x 10s) , gauranteed bonuse of 500 per month, and insurance benefits.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume detailing their relevant work experience and culinary training. We look forward to hearing from you!
Meet Your Recruiter
Lucas Andrews
Lucas Andrews has over 15 years of experience in restaurant operations and another 5 of that being in recruiting and onboarding and leadership experience. During high school, Lucas began his career as a busser and moved up the ranks and was a part of the managing team within three years while going to college. Lucas had held many different management positions before transitioning into recruitment.
He grew up in a suburb of Roseville in Northern California, then moved to Southern California to pursue his successful restaurant management career. Lucas’s’ ability to see talent and passion for others makes him an exceptional recruiter.
Lucas is a devoted family man and spends most of his free time with his wife Ashley, and his two sons – Callum and Liam, and daughter Presley. He enjoys football, boating, basketball, hiking and fantasy sports!
Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States and Canada have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.
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