Rustic Canyon Family
This Sous Chef role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to culinary excellence while fostering a positive work culture.
Base Pay Range
$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr About the Restaurant
The neighborhood bakery and pizzeria debuted in winter 2011 and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grab bagels, croissants or a fresh loaf of bread to-go in the morning, then dig into classic and seasonal wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, farmers’ market vegetable dishes and Italian-inspired proteins. The Garlic Knot is a local favorite. Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations:
Oversee daily kitchen activities; supervise staff and scheduling; manage inventory and ordering; control food and labor costs; maintain kitchen equipment and logs; ensure deep cleaning standards. Menu Development & Quality Control:
Collaborate with the Chef on menu creation, recipe testing, ingredient sourcing and cost analysis; maintain records of menu items, accurate recipes and cost of goods sold; minimize food waste; keep accurate pickup sheets. Team Leadership & Training:
Assist the Chef with hiring, onboarding and training; provide continual coaching; develop team schedules within budget; lead daily prep lists. Safety & Compliance:
Uphold high standards of food sanitation; maintain an “A” grade from the Health Department. Administrative Duties:
Attend weekly management meetings and monthly Profit & Loss reviews; support media or charity events; contribute daily kitchen recap; schedule labor; code and upload invoices; handle food ordering and inventory. Workplace Values
The Sous Chef embodies the restaurant’s ethos: work seriously but don’t take yourself too seriously; work as a team and never say ‘that’s not my job’; take care of ourselves and each other. Guiding Principles
Serve delicious, thoughtful food using the best local ingredients. Create a welcoming environment where guests feel at home and cared for. Take pride in the work we do. Requirements
Dedicated leader with commitment to team success. Work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality. Strong communication skills. Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene. California Food Handler’s card required. Regular, predictable and reliable attendance. Excellent attention to detail. Effective verbal communication with coworkers. Operate all necessary equipment. Physical Demands
Stand, carry, bend, stretch, stoop, pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions
Exposure to noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors and moisture. May require additional hours as dictated by workload and staffing needs. Uniform Requirements
Clean non-slip shoes Clean pants Clean shirt
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$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr About the Restaurant
The neighborhood bakery and pizzeria debuted in winter 2011 and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Grab bagels, croissants or a fresh loaf of bread to-go in the morning, then dig into classic and seasonal wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, farmers’ market vegetable dishes and Italian-inspired proteins. The Garlic Knot is a local favorite. Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations:
Oversee daily kitchen activities; supervise staff and scheduling; manage inventory and ordering; control food and labor costs; maintain kitchen equipment and logs; ensure deep cleaning standards. Menu Development & Quality Control:
Collaborate with the Chef on menu creation, recipe testing, ingredient sourcing and cost analysis; maintain records of menu items, accurate recipes and cost of goods sold; minimize food waste; keep accurate pickup sheets. Team Leadership & Training:
Assist the Chef with hiring, onboarding and training; provide continual coaching; develop team schedules within budget; lead daily prep lists. Safety & Compliance:
Uphold high standards of food sanitation; maintain an “A” grade from the Health Department. Administrative Duties:
Attend weekly management meetings and monthly Profit & Loss reviews; support media or charity events; contribute daily kitchen recap; schedule labor; code and upload invoices; handle food ordering and inventory. Workplace Values
The Sous Chef embodies the restaurant’s ethos: work seriously but don’t take yourself too seriously; work as a team and never say ‘that’s not my job’; take care of ourselves and each other. Guiding Principles
Serve delicious, thoughtful food using the best local ingredients. Create a welcoming environment where guests feel at home and cared for. Take pride in the work we do. Requirements
Dedicated leader with commitment to team success. Work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality. Strong communication skills. Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene. California Food Handler’s card required. Regular, predictable and reliable attendance. Excellent attention to detail. Effective verbal communication with coworkers. Operate all necessary equipment. Physical Demands
Stand, carry, bend, stretch, stoop, pull, push and lift up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions
Exposure to noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors and moisture. May require additional hours as dictated by workload and staffing needs. Uniform Requirements
Clean non-slip shoes Clean pants Clean shirt
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