Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $68,640.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Career Development
Job Description
Arlo is an acclaimed restaurant recognized as San Diego Magazine's Best Hotel Restaurant for 2025. Located in the vibrant and bustling culinary scene of San Diego, Arlo stands out as a premier dining destination known for its bold and creative cuisine that leaves a lasting impression on every guest. This restaurant prides itself on delivering unforgettable dining experiences through a focus on fresh, local ingredients, inventive scratch-made dishes, and impeccable service standards. The establishment operates within a sophisticated, upscale environment that balances innovation with hospitality, making it an exciting place for culinary professionals who want to thrive and grow in... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk continuously for long periods (8-12 hour shifts are common)
- frequent lifting, pushing, pulling of kitchen equipment, large pots, ingredient boxes - often up to 50 lbs or more
- regular bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting across prep areas, cold rooms, storage and service zones
- ability to move quickly through a busy kitchen environment: stepping between stations, stairs/ramp access, tight spaces
- good manual dexterity to handle knives, kitchen tools, plating, and garnishes with precision
- visual acuity and hearing sufficient to monitor cooking equipment, guest orders, team communications, and service flow
- exposure to varying conditions: heat (ovens, grills), cold (walk-in coolers), humidity, noise, and time-sensitive tasks
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in a sous chef or similar leadership role within an upscale restaurant, hotel, or resort environment
- demonstrated skill in menu creation, high-volume kitchen management, and modern cuisine techniques using fresh/local ingredients
- strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- ability to motivate and manage a team under pressure
- solid financial acumen: food cost control, budgeting, inventory management
- excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, safety and sanitation protocols, and high-end service standards
- flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and adapt to dynamic service needs
- culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
Job Duties
- Assist in menu development: craft scratch-made dishes using fresh, local ingredients aligned with Arlo's voice of bold, creative, unforgettable
- supervise daily kitchen operations: oversee food prep, cooking stations, plating, and ensure timely execution of service (brunch, dinner, special events)
- maintain consistent quality, portion control, presentation standards, and food safety protocols throughout all dishes
- lead the kitchen team during service: coordinate stations, coach cooks and kitchen staff, manage workflow and timing, ensure smoothness in high-volume or event settings
- collaborate with the front-of-house and management teams: align kitchen output with service pace, guest expectations, and event planning
- monitor inventory, order supplies, control food cost and waste, assist in vendor relations and sourcing high-quality ingredients
- enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance standards (including food handling, HACCP, kitchen equipment)
- participate in training and development of kitchen staff: foster growth, share best practices, mentor apprentices and line cooks
- support special events and private/buy-out functions: plan menu variations, coordinate with banquet/event team, adapt kitchen flow for large-scale or bespoke offerings
- step in for the Executive Chef when needed: assume leadership, make decisions on the fly, maintain high performance and guest satisfaction
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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