Lead Sous Chef - Calabasas

Who we are

Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Jon & Vinny’s is a fast-paced, high-volume, all-day restaurant serving several Los Angeles communities 7 days a week. Known for our welcoming vibe, delicious food, and exceptional wine and cocktail offerings, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite where guests come to celebrate everything from casual dinners to special occasions. With a bustling atmosphere, we’re dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

Our concept is simple yet refined—a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Core Values

Hospitality  

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork  

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests. 

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What you’ll do:

The Sous Chef Lead of Jon & Vinny’s is expected to accomplish the following:

• Actively work on the line during service, covering stations as needed to ensure smooth operation and timely execution of prepared food products. 

• Supervise, train, and mentor hourly kitchen staff to ensure proper cooking technique, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Expedite and manage the flow of food between dine-in and takeout services, maintaining balance and ensuring all orders are completed with accuracy and urgency.
• Ensure all established recipes are properly executed ,and all dishes meet presentation standards and portion guidelines.
• All recipes should be tasted to ensure quality throughout the day
• Ensure all food standards are to specification, portion sizes, mise en place, and taste.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation at all times..
• Foster a positive and professional work environment built on respect, accountability, and communication.
• Consistently maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the restaurant.
• Assist in administrative duties for the back of house as needed by CDC. 
• Maintain direct communication with vendor representatives daily. 
• Take ownership of all proper receiving processes; all products should be up to the standards set out by DCO. 
• Help to ensure that there is never excessive overtime unless otherwise approved by upper management. 
• Help to manage BOH hourly team members break penalties. 
• Identify and address any maintenance issues as soon as they arise and properly communicate those issues. 
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Ensure that line checks are completed daily before opening and throughout the day, including temperature and sanitation checks.
• Record and report food waste daily. 
• Take inventory daily of prepared food products and communicate par levels 
• Responsible for teaching and training all staff on the execution of menu items and stations 
• Ensure that all staff has clean uniforms and all proper tools at each shift 
• Lead pre-shift meetings for CDC to communicate daily priorities and expectations.
• Support scheduling, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.

• Assist with collecting, scanning in ME, and inputting all back-of-house invoices into PCL. 
• Maintain an appropriate food cost as agreed upon by upper management.
• Support the CDC in maintaining proper inventory levels and ordering through approved vendors. 
• Responsible for counting and inputting food inventory weekly. 
• Assist in all BOH ordering through Margin Edge with approved vendors and the commissary kitchen. 
• Assist CDC in the hiring and firing of back-of-house staff. 
• Help to write effective and fair hourly schedules, projecting labor and publishing 30 days in advance, utilizing the 7 shifts platform. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain up-to-date Manager ServSafe and Anti-Harassment Certifications. 

FLSA Status : Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Jon & Vinny’s?

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is not just about managing the floor—it’s about being a part of something bigger, contributing to a brand that’s all about warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming a part of the Jon & Vinny’s team and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable dining experiences together.