Sous Chef Malibu Farm

job title: Sous Chef

We are searching for a talented individual with experience in casual farm to dining at our Malibu Pier waterfront location. A minimum of 5 years culinary experience in a leadership or management position. Experience in sourcing local and organic preferred. Ability to work independently and able to handle multiple priorities/projects at the same time. Basic computer skills, word, excel, and outlook.

We are looking for TEAM players, energetic individuals that upload the standard of the restaurant, and people that genuinely want to be successful.

JOB DUTIES:

On the Line:

Ensure all BOH staff is completing their tasks

Filling in for cooks in the event of a call-out

Ability to work on all stations

Must be able to expedite

All recipes should be tasted as they are completed throughout the day

Responsible for teaching and training all staff on new dishes and stations

Maintenance: Ensure the kitchen consistently meets the highest cleanliness standards, in full compliance with Health Department regulations. Quickly identify and address any maintenance issues, and communicate them promptly to upper management.

Admin: Oversee kitchen-related administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll verification, costing, inventory management, ordering, invoicing, and other relevant duties.

Quality Control: Maintain rigorous quality control standards for both ingredients and finished dishes.

Labor Management: Monitor and control labor costs, ensuring that excessive overtime is avoided unless pre-approved by upper management.

Staff Accountability: Lead progressive counseling for kitchen staff, with approval from the General Manager (GM), and ensure staff accountability.

Scheduling: Create and maintain kitchen schedules that align with the allocated labor budget.

Event Support: Assist with staffing and, if needed, work at buyouts or private events.

Work Culture: Foster a positive workplace environment and maintain high morale among the kitchen staff.

Food Service & Knowledge: Possess a broad understanding of food service operations. Demonstrate the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Health and Safety: Ensure a healthy and safe work environment at all times. Work collaboratively with other departments to contribute to the overall success of the business and guest satisfaction.

Send resume to email below to schedule interview.

Benefits:

dental insurance

employee discount

health insurance

vision insurance

PTO

Physical setting:

farm to table dining

casual dining restaurant

catering

Schedule:

Minimum 5 days a week, 8-10-hour days

Weekends and Holidays are a must

2 consecutive days off on a regular week

Available to cover shifts when necessary

Supplemental pay types:

bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Malibu, CA

Experience:

Culinary Experience 5 years

Cooking: 5 years

Leadership: 5 years