Sous Chef / New Opening – Meyhouse San Ramon
6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
Pay Rate
$70,000–$85,000 annually
(Commensurate with experience)
About Meyhouse
Meyhouse is a modern Turkish fine-dining restaurant group known for elevated cuisine, warm hospitality, and vibrant energy. Our culinary program is built on live charcoal grilling, high-quality ingredients, and disciplined execution. We are opening our newest location in San Ramon and are seeking a strong Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations, uphold standards, and mentor our culinary team.
Position Summary
As the Sous Chef at Meyhouse, you are a key leader in the kitchen and the direct support to the Executive Chef. You are responsible for day-to-day kitchen execution, line leadership, training, and quality control. You set the tone for professionalism, consistency, and teamwork, ensuring every plate meets Meyhouse standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations and service execution
- Lead and supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff during service
- Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portioning, and presentation
- Oversee station setup, breakdown, and readiness for service
- Maintain quality control for all dishes leaving the kitchen
- Train, coach, and mentor kitchen team members
- Assist with scheduling, ordering, and inventory control
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
- Step in on any station as needed to support service flow
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 4–6 years of professional kitchen experience, including 2+ years in a Sous Chef or kitchen leadership role
- Strong experience in high-volume, quality-driven restaurants
- Solid understanding of grill, sauté, cold station, and prep operations
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
Availability Requirements
- Open availability is required
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
- Leadership team members are expected to work scheduled shifts as business needs require
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
What We Look For
Successful Sous Chefs at Meyhouse are:
- Strong, calm, and disciplined leaders
- Detail-oriented and standards-driven
- Excellent communicators and team builders
- Hands-on, adaptable, and service-focused
- Passionate about food quality and kitchen culture
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Growth and advancement opportunities within Meyhouse Restaurant Group
- Discounted employee meals
- Employee dining discounts
- Paid sick leave (per California law)
Join Our Team
If you are a proven kitchen leader who thrives on execution, mentorship, and consistency, we’d love to meet you. Join us as we open our San Ramon location and help build a high-performing kitchen team from day one.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
