Sous Chef
Location: Northern California Coast – Near Eureka, CA
Pay: $55,824.00 – $71,071.20 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Ready to move beyond running a station and start running the kitchen?
A busy hospitality operation on California’s North Coast near Eureka is looking for a talented and dependable Sous Chef to take responsibility for the daily operation of its kitchen.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being in the middle of the action. You’ll coordinate daily production, lead the culinary team during service, maintain quality and consistency, and help ensure the kitchen is organized, prepared, and ready to deliver every day.
We welcome experienced Sous Chefs and other culinary professionals who have held similar leadership roles. We’re also interested in the motivated Lead Cook who has spent years developing their skills and is ready for the next step. If you have at least four years of Lead Cook experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to lead others, this could be your opportunity to move into kitchen management.
What You'll Do
As Sous Chef, you will help keep the kitchen running smoothly from preparation through service. Responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and food production
- Direct and coordinate culinary staff during assigned shifts
- Ensure the kitchen is properly prepared and staffed for service
- Maintain consistent standards for food quality, preparation, portioning, and presentation
- Train, coach, and provide direction to cooks and other kitchen team members
- Monitor prep levels, product availability, and kitchen organization
- Assist with scheduling and daily staffing needs
- Support inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation
- Help control food costs, waste, and labor
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
- Assist with banquet and special-event food preparation and service
- Work closely with culinary leadership to improve kitchen operations
- Step in wherever needed to keep service moving and support the team
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a culinary professional who can combine strong cooking skills with the ability to lead a team and manage the demands of a busy kitchen.
Qualified candidates should have:
- Previous Sous Chef experience or experience in a similar culinary leadership role
OR
- At least 4 years of Lead Cook experience and the skills, motivation, and leadership ability to take the next step into a Sous Chef position
Successful candidates should also bring:
- Strong culinary and food preparation skills
- Experience working in a high-volume or fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to organize and direct daily kitchen activities
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to train, coach, and provide clear direction to team members
- Good communication and organizational skills
- An understanding of food costs, inventory, portion control, and waste reduction
- Dependability and the ability to make sound decisions during busy periods
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the culinary team
- Banquet or high-volume hospitality experience preferred
Most importantly, we're looking for a motivated self-starter who sees problems that need to be solved, takes initiative, and wants to continue developing as a culinary leader.
Pay
$55,824.00 – $71,071.20 per year, depending on experience
Compensation within the posted range will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Telehealth services
- Health club membership
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Additional employee benefits and perks
Build the Next Stage of Your Culinary Career
This position is an opportunity to do more than cook. It's a chance to lead people, take responsibility for daily kitchen operations, develop your management skills, and build the experience needed for the next stage of your culinary career.
You'll be working in a hospitality environment on California's beautiful North Coast near Eureka, with access to the redwood forests, Pacific coastline, beaches, rivers, and outdoor recreation that make Humboldt County a unique place to live and work.
Whether you're already working as a Sous Chef and looking for a new challenge or you're an experienced Lead Cook who knows you're ready for more responsibility, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their culinary experience, leadership background, and interest in the position to:
[email protected]
Please include "Sous Chef" in the subject line.
Confidentiality: The company name will be provided to candidates who progress in the selection process. Applications and inquiries may remain confidential throughout the initial stages of the recruitment process.
Pay: $55,824.00 - $71,071.20 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
