Sous Chef - Lalla Grill
Moncada Group
Job Description
Job Description
Sous Chef Position.
Location: Lalla Grill – Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, CA.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Expected Hours: 50-55 hours per week.
- Candidates who do not meet the minimum will NOT be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
- Prior experience as a cook or sous chef in a high-volume restaurant. High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Formal culinary training is preferred.
- Must be fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.
- Excellent cooking, time management, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once.
- Food Manager Certification must be completed shortly after hiring.
Who Are You:
You’re a hands-on kitchen leader with a passion for food, teamwork, and high standards. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly under pressure, and lead by example. You enjoy mentoring team members, solving problems in real time, and ensuring consistent quality and service from prep to plate.
Lalla Grill is a fun and vibrant local restaurant known for its fast-paced environment and freshly made, in-house food prepared from scratch. We stay busy with large party events, takeout, and dine-in service—always focusing on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. We are looking for a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in managing this busy, high-volume kitchen. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for someone with strong cooking skills, solid kitchen experience, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Whether you’re a current Sous Chef or a seasoned cook ready to step up, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities:
- Culinary & Kitchen Operations.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to lead kitchen operations.
- Direct and assist with food prep and execution during service.
- Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Learn and step into any kitchen station as needed.
- Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are consistently followed.
- Keep stations clean and maintain kitchen equipment.
- Team & Communication.
- Supervise and support kitchen staff during service.
- Communicate clearly with FOH on orders, dietary needs, and timing.
- Coordinate with managers for large parties, takeout, and catering orders.
- Help train and mentor new cooks on techniques, recipes, and procedures.
- Support a respectful and team-oriented kitchen culture.
- Inventory & Supply Chain.
- Assist with ordering from Sysco and other vendors.
- Manage inventory and minimize food waste.
- Receive deliveries and communicate with delivery drivers.
- Leadership & Problem Solving.
- Stay calm under pressure and help the team stay focused during peak times.
- Offer creative ideas and improvements for kitchen operations.
- Lead by example in maintaining high kitchen standards.
Schedule:
- 10–12-hour shifts.
- Day and night shifts are required.
- Weekends and holidays require.
Perks & Benefits:
- 2 weeks' paid vacation.
- 50% employee meal discount.
- Shift meals and drinks provided.
- Opportunity for growth at Lalla Grill or sister restaurants.
Puesto: Sous Chef.
Ubicación: Lalla Grill – Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, CA.
Tipo de empleo: Tiempo completo.
Horas esperadas: 50–55 horas por semana.
Requisitos Mínimos:
- Los candidatos que no cumplan con los requisitos mínimos NO serán considerados.
- Mínimo de 5 años de experiencia profesional trabajando en cocina.
- Experiencia previa como cocinero o Sous Chef en un restaurante de alto volumen.
- Se requiere diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente.
- Se prefiere formación culinaria profesional.
- Debe hablar español con fluidez; se prefiere dominio del inglés.
- Excelentes habilidades culinarias, de manejo del tiempo y liderazgo.
- Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión y manejar múltiples tareas al mismo tiempo.
- La Certificación de Gerente de Seguridad Alimentaria (Food Manager Certification) deberá completarse poco después de la contratación.
¿A Quién Buscamos?:
Buscamos a un líder de cocina práctico y comprometido, con pasión por la comida, el trabajo en equipo y los altos estándares. Debe sentirse cómodo trabajando en un ambiente de ritmo rápido, comunicarse claramente bajo presión y liderar con el ejemplo.
La persona ideal disfruta capacitar y apoyar a los miembros del equipo, resolver problemas en el momento y garantizar una calidad y un servicio consistentes, desde la preparación hasta que el plato sale de la cocina.
Únete al Equipo de Lalla Grill:
Lalla Grill es un restaurante local dinámico y de ritmo rápido, conocido por preparar alimentos frescos y hechos en casa desde cero. Manejamos un alto volumen de servicio, incluyendo grupos grandes, pedidos para llevar y servicio en el restaurante, siempre enfocados en la calidad, consistencia y satisfacción de nuestros clientes.
Estamos buscando un Sous Chef confiable y con experiencia para apoyar a nuestro Head Chef en la operación de una cocina ocupada y de alto volumen. Este es un puesto de liderazgo práctico, ideal para alguien con sólidas habilidades culinarias, amplia experiencia en cocina y la capacidad de trabajar eficazmente bajo presión.
Ya sea que actualmente trabaje como Sous Chef o sea un cocinero con amplia experiencia listo para avanzar a una posición de liderazgo, nos gustaría conocerlo.
Responsabilidades Principales:
Operaciones de Cocina y Preparación Culinaria:
- Colaborar con el Head Chef en la supervisión de las operaciones diarias de la cocina.
- Dirigir y apoyar la preparación y ejecución de alimentos durante el servicio.
- Supervisar la calidad, consistencia y presentación de los alimentos.
- Aprender y poder trabajar en cualquier estación de la cocina según sea necesario.
- Asegurar que se cumplan constantemente las normas de seguridad alimentaria y limpieza.
- Mantener las estaciones limpias y ayudar a cuidar adecuadamente el equipo de cocina.
Equipo y Comunicación:
- Supervisar y apoyar al personal de cocina durante el servicio.
- Comunicarse claramente con el equipo de Front of House (FOH) sobre pedidos, restricciones alimentarias y tiempos de preparación.
- Coordinar con los gerentes los pedidos de grupos grandes, comida para llevar y catering.
- Ayudar a capacitar y orientar a nuevos cocineros sobre técnicas, recetas y procedimientos.
- Promover un ambiente de cocina respetuoso y orientado al trabajo en equipo.
Inventario y Proveedores:
- Ayudar con los pedidos de Sysco y otros proveedores.
- Administrar el inventario y ayudar a minimizar el desperdicio de alimentos.
- Recibir entregas y comunicarse con los conductores y proveedores.
Liderazgo y Resolución de Problemas:
- Mantener la calma bajo presión y ayudar al equipo a mantenerse enfocado durante los períodos de mayor actividad.
- Aportar ideas y sugerencias para mejorar las operaciones de la cocina.
- Liderar con el ejemplo y mantener altos estándares de calidad, limpieza y organización.
Horario:
- Turnos de 10–12 horas.
- Se requiere disponibilidad para turnos de día y de noche.
- Se requiere disponibilidad para trabajar fines de semana y días festivos.
Beneficios:
- 2 semanas de vacaciones pagadas.
- 50% de descuento en comidas para empleados.
- Comidas y bebidas proporcionadas durante el turno.
- Oportunidades de crecimiento dentro de Lalla Grill y nuestros restaurantes asociados.
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