Sous Chef

Galerie on Sunset in West Hollywood is looking for a seasoned Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. Job Description This role requires a cook with 8–10 years of professional kitchen experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for classic techniques and modern practices. The successful candidate will help lead and inspire our kitchen staff, manage staffing, schedule planning, training, and collaborate with restaurant management on daily operations and special events. Responsibilities include ensuring quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Sous Chef Responsibilities Ensure that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time. Ensure consistent presentation, technique, and quality standards. Coordinate kitchen staff and assist them as required. Provide orientation and train new kitchen employees. Train staff to prepare and cook menu items. Conduct inventory. Implement and manage the company's policies and procedures. Help manage and maintain Hazardous Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. Help manage staff schedules and labor costs. Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and adherence to the restaurant’s preventive maintenance programs. Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in the correct unit count and condition. Deliveries are performed according to the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures. Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures. Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices. Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas. Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points. Continually find ways to improve yourself and our culinary team. Cook selected items as well as butchering proteins. Help oversee special catering events. Sous Chef Requirements 2+ years of culinary management with 4+ years of experience in a scratch kitchen. In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices. Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers. Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities. Ability to thrive in a high‑pressure environment. Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety. Effective employee interaction skills. Serve‑Safe certification. Additional Information Company: Galerie on Sunset Location: West Hollywood, California, United States How to Submit an Application To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through our online portal. For assistance, contact our HR team via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Galerie on Sunset