Sous Chef

Company: Bar Siesta
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the opening team at Bar Siesta. A small Spanish-Californian tapas and wine bar opening in Silver Lake in late November. A tightly knit team of industry veterans with a love of excellent hospitality, exceptional food and natural wine.Qualities essential to the Sous Chef position include: a high degree of organization; comfort running a fast-paced service with a tight team; and an optimistic, can-do attitude.This is a role that spans AM and PM services. Responsibilities include working closely with our chef to lead the BOH team in all facets: organization, education, and execution of service.We source exceptional products from local producers, as well as from Spain; as such, an obsession with quality, a deep respect for ingredients, and an interest in European cooking and philosophy are requisites.2+ years of prior experience as a sous chef is preferred.

• Work closely with Bar Siesta's Chef to ensure all food preparation and execution is done consistently and efficiently.
• Lead the team through multiple services per week as the BOH manager on duty.
• Demonstrate excellent line work ethic, knife skills, cleanliness, and a professional attitude.
• Exhibit stellar organizational habits pertaining to all areas of the kitchen and storage.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, storage, sanitation and consistent execution of food at the highest possible level of quality.
• Assist in daily and monthly inventory of all food products, and work to minimize waste, always operating with sustainability in mind.
• Implement and communicate standards of operations and service.
• Hold the team to the highest standards pertaining to sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness of kitchen areas, and compliance with operational standards.
• Take initiative, working as a team leader to foster a respectful and nurturing workplace environment.This is a role that requires physical stamina - carrying up to 50lbs (such as produce boxes); organizing prep, service and storage areas; going up and down stairs; and maintaining an energized presence in the kitchen during multiple hours of service.

Keywords: Bar Siesta, Irvine , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Los Angeles, California