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Sous Chef - TAO Restaurant Los Angeles

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $55,600.00 - $75,100.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical Coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
life insurance plans
Disability insurance plans
Ancillary Insurance Plans
Employee assistance program
fertility and family forming support
Pet insurance
Employee Discounts
TAO Savings Marketplace
Time Off

Job Description

Tao Group Hospitality is a premier hospitality company renowned worldwide for its distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences. Specializing in a diverse portfolio of upscale restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues, Tao Group Hospitality operates numerous flagship brands across the globe such as TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, and many more. The company is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors. With over 25 years of industry expertise, Tao Group Hospitality is committed to setting new standards in guest experiences by blending unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity. The company operates owned, joint venture, and managed properties, continually striving to exceed expectations and redefine the future of hospitality. It takes pride in fostering a work environment that supports professional growth and a culture that promotes teamwork, gracious hospitality, and guest satisfaction.

The role available is a supervisory position within the heart-of-house operations, responsible for overseeing daily activities and leading team members in accordance with department policies and procedures. This position plays a crucial part in ensuring the seamless execution of culinary operations across venues in the Tao Group portfolio. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring guest needs are met, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with all health and company regulations. The supervisor will participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members, foster staff development, and maintain operational functions such as scheduling, payroll, inventory, and purchasing. Additionally, this role requires strong leadership skills, proficiency in operational systems, and an in-depth understanding of all culinary recipes and menus.

Candidates should possess supervisory experience in a high-volume kitchen and a culinary background, with 2-3 years of previous culinary supervisory or management experience preferred. The ability to coach, build teams, and problem-solve are essential skills alongside organization, self-motivation, and attention to detail. Proficiency with computers, such as Microsoft products, POS, and HRIS technology, is required. The physical demands of the job include the ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and maintain a professional appearance throughout varying environments such as casinos, nightclubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants. The role may include local travel, irregular shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Tao Group Hospitality offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement program with employer match, life and disability insurance plans, ancillary insurance plans, an employee assistance program, fertility and family-forming support, pet insurance, employee discounts, and more. Team members enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages learning, growth, and the delivery of outstanding guest experiences. This supervisory role is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and prestigious hospitality company committed to excellence and innovation.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
  • Must have strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Must have good positive energy throughout the day
  • Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office
  • Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
  • Small to medium office environment
  • Office, casino, nightclub, bar, lounge, and/or restaurant working environment
  • 5-25% local travel (United States)
  • Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
  • May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
  • Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
  • Must be effective as part of a team
  • ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 2-3 years of previous culinary supervisory/management experience within a high-volume kitchen setting
  • Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required
  • Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and HRIS technology

Job Duties

  • Ensures the needs of the guests are accommodated
  • Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants and team member development of all subordinates
  • Responsible for the scheduling of assigned departments where applicable
  • Participates in growth opportunities and team member development of all heart-of-house team members
  • Ensures safety, quality, and recipe accuracy
  • Manage the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in-venue/off-premise events

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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