- Salary
- $75k+/yr
- Location
- Marina, California
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Retail
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Sous Chef Position.
Locations: Hiring for multiple locations:
- Lalla Grill Promenade.
- Lalla Grill Oceanside.
- Lalla Grill Del Monte.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Expected Hours: 50–55 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.
- Minimum of 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 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.
Join the Team at Lalla Grill:
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 parties, takeout, and dine-in service—always focusing on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
We are hiring for multiple Lalla Grill locations and are looking for reliable, experienced Sous Chefs to support our Head Chefs in managing busy, high-volume kitchens. 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 the front-of-house team 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 required.
- Weekends and holidays required.
Perks & Benefits:
- 2 weeks of paid vacation.
- 50% employee meal discount.
- Shift meals and drinks provided.
- Opportunity for growth at Lalla Grill or our sister restaurants.
Puesto: Sous Chef.
Ubicaciones: Estamos contratando para las siguientes ubicaciones:
- Lalla Grill Promenade.
- Lalla Grill Oceanside.
- Lalla Grill Del Monte.
Tipo de empleo: Tiempo completo.
Horas esperadas: 50–55 horas por semana.
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 contratando para varias ubicaciones de Lalla Grill y buscamos Sous Chefs confiables y con experiencia para apoyar a nuestros chefs principales en la operación de cocinas ocupadas 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.
Skills
Food Safety
Languages
Spanish