Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection insurance
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Summer House Santa Monica is a distinguished dining establishment renowned for its California-inspired, chef-driven menu that emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant prides itself on partnerships with local growers and a commitment to sustainable food practices that reflect the rich culinary heritage and vibrant flavors of the California coast. Offering a range of dishes that cater heavily to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free preferences, Summer House Santa Monica has carved out a niche as a destination for health-conscious diners who appreciate high-quality, responsibly sourced meals.
Located in the Lincoln Park area, Summer House Santa Monica operates under the Lettuce ... Show More
Located in the Lincoln Park area, Summer House Santa Monica operates under the Lettuce ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent culinary education preferred
- Minimum 2 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage kitchen staff effectively
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Commitment to sustainable and locally sourced food practices
Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Job Duties
- Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
- Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
- Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
- Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
- Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
- Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
- Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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