Jr Sous Chef - La Jolla (Full-Time + Tip Sharing)

Location: La Jolla, California Reports to: Sous Chef and Chef De Cuisine Schedule: Weekend Brunch & Weekday Lunch focused About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to support our kitchen leadership team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume brunch and lunch environment. This is a hands‑on role for someone ready to step into leadership while remaining active on the line. What You’ll Do Cook, finish, and plate dishes during service Expedite and assist with expo to ensure quality and timing Support daily kitchen operations and service flow Assist with ordering, inventory, and receiving Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety Help train and support kitchen staff Uphold kitchen systems, standards, and consistency What We’re Looking For Experience in a brunch and lunch setting is required Strong line cooking skills and ability to handle multiple stations Comfortable expediting and finishing plates during service Organized, clean, and detail-oriented Reliable team player with leadership potential Nice to Have Baking experience (pastries, breads, brunch baking) Prior lead line cook or junior sous experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Valid8 Financial, Inc.