Sous Chef - JOEY DTLA

JOEY Restaurants is a renowned restaurant group dedicated to delivering the ultimate dining experience in a dynamic and warm environment. Established in 1992, this family-owned and operated enterprise has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand with over 50 locations across Canada and the United States. With continued expansion planned through to 2030, JOEY Restaurants is known for its handcrafted, locally and globally inspired menu offerings created by award-winning chefs. The brand prides itself on its world-class hospitality, presented in modern, lively settings where genuine warmth and care are always on the table.

At JOEY, team members can expect a warm, inclusive, and creative workplace culture focused on training, educating, and empowering employees. The restaurant group's commitment to its people is evident in its focus on career development, fostering growth opportunities, and encouraging a supportive and motivating atmosphere. JOEY Restaurants embraces diversity as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

The role of Sous Chef at JOEY Restaurants is pivotal to the success of the business and its team. This full-time position offers an annual salary ranging from $70,304 to $90,000, depending on experience and other objective factors. The Sous Chef is responsible for leading a kitchen team to provide memorable, consistent, and iconic culinary experiences for guests. This involves managing labor budgets, maintaining a pristine restaurant environment, and ensuring only the highest quality products are delivered. The Sous Chef acts as a coach and mentor by inspiring continuous learning and development among team members, ultimately enhancing their professional skills and job satisfaction.

In this role, the Sous Chef supports the preparation of ingredients and food products, helps maintain clean and safe kitchen areas, and oversees refrigeration and storage spaces. The position requires utilizing various preparation and cooking methods such as washing, chopping, grilling, roasting, sautéing, and frying according to JOEY’s recipe standards. Additionally, the Sous Chef plays a vital role in recruitment, training, and ongoing development of kitchen partners, ensuring technical knowledge and execution aligns with the company’s world-class standards. This position also involves managing in-store food costs and labor effectively to help the restaurant meet its budget targets.

JOEY values employees who are genuine, warm, and caring individuals with strong integrity and honesty. The ideal candidate embraces feedback, fosters a culture of healthy competition among team members, and takes pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism is essential. The Sous Chef must be physically capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods, and performing tasks such as bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The benefits package offered by JOEY includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plans, an Employee Assistance Program, discounted employee meals, employee discount on food and beverages, clothing retailer discounts, referral bonuses, sales competitions, paid vacation, and paid sick leave. With a flexible schedule and supportive work culture, this role is ideal for culinary professionals ready to advance their careers in an established yet innovative restaurant environment. Joining JOEY Restaurants means becoming part of a team dedicated to quality, professionalism, and continuous growth, where every member's contribution is valued and recognized.