CDC / Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef

CDC / Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef

Walnut Creek Yacht Club

Restaurant, Bar and Seafood Market

WHO WE ARE:

Walnut Creek Yacht Club is a 26 year old multiple award-winning seafood restaurant and oyster bar located in downtown Walnut Creek. We have been featured in some of the best known publications in the East Bay.

23 Time Diablo Magazine Best Seafood Restaurant

3 Time Diablo Magazine Best Chef

2005-2023 Wine Spectator Award Wine List

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our dynamic and well known restaurant in Walnut Creek, CA. We are looking for someone who wants to make a commitment to our team. The goal is to find someone who we can mentor into the Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef position; or potentially hire someone who starts there.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

You will work directly with the Executive Chef (Co-Owner) and be involved in all aspects of running the kitchen. You will be involved in kitchen scheduling, ordering and inventory. This is a working chef’s job. You will be on the line and in the kitchen, not in the office.

You will:

Assist the Head Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen

Collaborate with the culinary team to create and execute menu items

Ensure food quality and presentation meet high standards

Manage food inventory and ordering to minimize waste and control costs

Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

Coordinate with other departments for Chef’s Table and other catering events

Monitor and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations

WHO YOU ARE:

You have:

at least 4 years of previous experience on the line in a similarly fast-paced kitchen

at least 1 year in a sous chef role

some experience in kitchen scheduling, ordering and inventory

a culinary school background, but if not, don’t let that stop you from applying!

worked for a nice sit-down restaurant and not just a café or fast food establishment.

excellent culinary skills, including proficiency in various cooking techniques

a strong work ethic and understand a sense of urgency

a level-headed attitude in leading and motivating a kitchen team

a strong commitment to kitchen organization and quality

You are:

a quick thinker and problem solver

comfortable working under pressure

detail oriented

a clean freak

You can:

speak, read and write in a clear and grammatical manner in English

ideally speak Spanish but not a deal breaker if you can’t

easily commute to downtown Walnut Creek 6 days/week

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW:

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take on more responsibility and move up in their career. If you are passionate about culinary arts, have strong leadership abilities, and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, we would love to have you join our team as a Sous Chef. We offer a competitive compensation plan, that includes meals, paid medical benefits, paid vacation, a bonus plan, parking, AND we are closed on Sundays! Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career!