Head Sous Chef - JOEY DTLA

JOEY Restaurants is a renowned restaurant group dedicated to delivering the ultimate dining experience. Established in 1992, this family-owned and operated business has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand with over 50 locations across Canada and the United States. Known for its handcrafted, locally and globally inspired menu offerings, JOEY combines the expertise of award-winning chefs with world-class hospitality to create environments that are modern, warm, and lively. With a strong emphasis on People Development, JOEY fosters a warm, inclusive, and creative work atmosphere where employees are trained, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential. The organization prides itself on valuing genuine warmth, care, honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of its operations, making it an exceptional employer in the hospitality industry.

The role of Head Sous Chef at JOEY Restaurants offers a highly rewarding opportunity to directly contribute to the success of a multi-million-dollar restaurant. This full-time position comes with an annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading a kitchen team in delivering memorable, consistent, and iconic culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations. Your leadership will extend to managing labor budgets, maintaining pristine kitchen and restaurant environments, and ensuring the use of the highest quality ingredients and food products.

As a Head Sous Chef, coaching, mentoring, and motivating your team are core responsibilities. You will foster continuous learning, growth, and development among your partners while maintaining operational excellence. Your daily duties will include overseeing all aspects of food preparation and cooking, ensuring compliance with JOEY's recipe standards, and upholding rigorous food safety and sanitation protocols. You will also collaborate with other kitchen stations to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Beyond culinary expertise, the Head Sous Chef plays a critical role in recruitment, retention, and training. You will be instrumental in building a high-performing team by selecting the right candidates, nurturing their skills, and driving positive candidate experiences. Communication is key; you will provide daily feedback and set clear operational focuses to align the team with JOEY's renowned hospitality standards.

JOEY Restaurants values employees who demonstrate genuine warmth, integrity, and respect while embracing a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of culinary experience, possess essential safety certifications like Food Handler and California Responsible Beverage Service certifications or be willing to obtain them, and maintain the physical stamina required for demanding kitchen duties.

Working at JOEY means joining a company that prioritizes career development, education, and growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, employee discounts, flexible schedules, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a unique chance to be part of a supportive culture rooted in performance excellence and genuine hospitality. If you are passionate about culinary arts and leadership, thriving in a team-oriented and performance-driven environment, the Head Sous Chef position at JOEY Restaurants is a perfect fit for your career journey.