Sous Chef - JOEY DTLA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,304.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Career Development
Education
growth opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Medical Reimbursement Plan
Employee assistance program
Discounted employee meals
employee discount
Referral Bonus Program
Sales competitions
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave

Job Description

JOEY Restaurants is a renowned multi-concept restaurant group that has been family-owned and operated since 1992. With a commitment to delivering the ultimate dining experience, JOEY Restaurants have established themselves as a leader in the hospitality industry across North America. Known for their handcrafted menus that blend locally and globally inspired flavors, the brand prides itself on an atmosphere of modernity, warmth, and liveliness. Their award-winning chefs work in tandem with world-class hospitality leaders to create culinary experiences that consistently exceed guest expectations. JOEY Restaurants is more than just a dining destination - it is a vibrant, inclusive, and creative community dedicated to fostering growth and excellence among its team members.

The company continues to expand with ambitious growth plans through 2030, promising numerous opportunities for career development and personal growth. At JOEY, employees are invested in through comprehensive training and empowerment programs designed to sharpen skills and elevate service standards. They maintain a strong commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates and supporting an equitable workplace environment.

The Sous Chef position at JOEY Restaurants plays a vital role in upholding the brand’s reputation for excellence. With an annual salary range of $70,304 to $90,000, the role offers potential commensurate with experience and objective factors. The Sous Chef is entrusted with leading culinary teams to deliver memorable, consistent, and iconic dining experiences. This leadership position requires managing labor budgets, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food quality, and inspiring team members through coaching and mentorship. The Sous Chef supports preparation activities aligning with recipe standards, oversees kitchen safety and equipment maintenance, and drives recruitment and retention efforts for building a talented team.

This role demands a passion for hospitality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Physical stamina is necessary as the job involves prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The ideal candidate exhibits a genuine and warm personality, communicates effectively, values integrity, and promotes teamwork and healthy competition. JOEY Restaurants' underlying philosophy centers on "Genuine Warmth and Care is always on the table," and the Sous Chef is critical in embodying this credo for both team members and guests.

In summary, the Sous Chef at JOEY Restaurants is an exciting career opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their craft in a supportive and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will contribute directly to restaurant success and guest satisfaction while enjoying robust benefits, career advancement options, and the chance to be part of a respected and growing hospitality brand.

Job Requirements

  • Valid local and/or state Food Handler certification or ability to obtain
  • Valid California Responsible Beverage Service certification or ability to obtain
  • Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and stretching
  • Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Genuine, warm, and caring personality
  • Comfortable with providing and receiving feedback
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Professional appearance and demeanor

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years culinary experience
  • Passion for hospitality and proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Strong relationship building and communication skills
  • Ability to provide and receive feedback effectively
  • Commitment to quality and professionalism
  • Experience coaching and mentoring team members

Job Duties

  • Support your team in the preparation of all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards
  • Utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accordance with JOEY recipes
  • Wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc.
  • Coordinate with other stations as needed
  • Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary and safe manner
  • Ensure clean, organized, and maintained refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, preparation, and dry storage areas
  • Train partners on the instructions and guidelines for safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds
  • Report on equipment problems and maintenance issues immediately
  • Fulfill recruitment needs, impact positive candidate experiences, and select and retain your team
  • Support your team in training and development of technical knowledge and world-class execution of JOEY tasks and standards
  • Communicate daily focus and feedback to partners
  • Manage in-store budgets, food costs, and labor
  • Impact the delivery of Iconic Hospitality and coach the kitchen team as needed to fulfill experience standards for our guests
  • Follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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