Sous Chef

Sous Chef at Bar SprezzaturaInspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.The Sous Chef at Bar Sprezzatura plays a vital leadership role in daily kitchen operations, supporting the Executive Chef and mentoring line cooks to deliver excellence at every service. With strong technical skills, a focus on organization, and a collaborative spirit, the Sous Chef ensures consistency in food quality, safety, and presentation while helping manage inventory, labor, and training. This role is hands-on in the kitchen, balancing execution with leadership to elevate both guest experiences and team performance.Our ideal candidate is a detail oriented culinary leader who will operate the kitchen on a daily basis with professionalism, respect, efficiency, knowledge and awareness. You will understand the philosophy of the Chef and adhere to all restaurant policies. You will mentor and lead junior staff members and uphold restaurant standards and cleanliness.Our ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with the Chef and HR to develop an atmosphere that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.What you bring to the table:Exceptional communication and organizational skillsGracious spirit of hospitalityIntellectual curiosity and emotional maturityContinually strive to develop staff in all areas of food educationAbility to work clean, organized, and lead a teamAdvanced knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to analyze dataHave a strong eye towards development both personal and for your teamDesire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary internsMinimum of 2 years' experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 1 years in a leadership roleKnowledge of safety and hygiene protocolsWorking knowledge of HR practices and labor lawsAbility to frequently lift up to 40 poundsHave the stamina to work in excess of 50 hours per weekSpanish language skills a plusSalary Range: 60,000-65,000/yr