ABOUT SPAGHETTINI
Spaghettini is a long-standing Southern California dining and entertainment destination featuring an upscale Italian Steakhouse, live music, private events and a significant banquet operation.
We are looking for a talented, creative and highly motivated Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.
This is an opportunity for a chef who wants to do more than run a kitchen shift. We are looking for someone who can lead an experienced culinary team, contribute meaningful creative ideas, modernize our menus and help evolve Spaghettini while protecting the identity and standards that have made us a Southern California institution.
THE ROLE
Working closely with restaurant leadership, you will be responsible for both culinary execution and leadership, with a significant role in menu development.
You will:
- Lead and develop an experienced BOH team through strong communication, coaching and hands-on leadership.
- Run high-volume services with confidence, organization and composure.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation and sanitation.
- Help develop seasonal menus, specials and new dishes across Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, pasta and sides.
- Modernize existing dishes while maintaining the Spaghettini identity.
- Follow current culinary trends and translate them into food that fits our guests and our brand.
- Assist with recipe costing, food cost, purchasing, portion control and waste management.
- Develop and maintain banquet and special-event menus.
- Partner with restaurant leadership on long-term culinary direction.
- Help train and develop the next generation of culinary leaders.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We want a chef who is:
Creative — Brings new ideas and enjoys developing dishes.
A Leader — Can earn the respect of a seasoned kitchen team through knowledge, consistency and accountability.
Current — Understands today's culinary trends and knows how to make them work within an established concept.
Operationally Strong — Can turn creative ideas into dishes that can be executed consistently during a high-volume service.
Business-Minded — Understands food cost, labor, waste, purchasing and profitability.
Collaborative — Works well with restaurant leadership without ego.
Passionate About Hospitality — Understands that great food is ultimately about creating an exceptional guest experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of professional culinary experience preferred.
- Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine or comparable leadership experience.
- Experience in upscale, high-volume or fine-dining restaurants.
- Strong knowledge of Italian and/or steakhouse cuisine.
- Proven experience leading and developing culinary teams.
- Experience with menu development and recipe creation.
- Strong understanding of food cost and kitchen operations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective during high-volume service.
WHAT WE OFFER
- $75,000–$85,000 annual salary
- Attainable quarterly bonus structure
- PTO, Sick Leave, Health Insurance
- Meaningful involvement in menu development and culinary direction
- Established restaurant with an experienced culinary team
- Opportunity to work across restaurant, banquet and special-event operations
- Opportunity for continued growth within the organization
THE BOTTOM LINE
We are not looking for someone who simply wants to maintain the status quo.
We are looking for a chef who wants to build something—someone who can lead a seasoned team, bring creativity to the kitchen and help take an established Italian Steakhouse into its next chapter without losing what makes Spaghettini special.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume along with a brief description of your culinary philosophy and why you believe you would be a strong fit for Spaghettini.
Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a culinary working interview and/or menu-development exercise.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Work Location: In person
