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Acme Hospitality

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

In addition to a collection of restaurants and hotel s, we create hospitality experiences that ... The Sous Chef must be able to maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times, lead the ...

Hotel Figueroa

Kitchen 1 Chef/Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$27/hr

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking ... Overview The Junior Sous Chef assists the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operation of ...

Acme Ventures LLC

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

In addition to a collection of restaurants and hotel s, we create hospitality experiences that ... The Sous Chef must be able to maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times, lead the ...

ACME CUMULUS LLC

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

In addition to a collection of restaurants and hotel s, we create hospitality experiences that ... The Sous Chef must be able to maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times, lead the ...

Moxie Restaurant Ventures LLC

Sous Chef

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$57K - $77K/yr

Support the Executive Chef in achieving all culinary, operational, and financial goals. * Supervise and direct all kitchen staff during preparation and service. * Train, mentor, coach, and develop ...

Moxie Restaurant Ventures LLC

Sous Chef

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$57K - $77K/yr

Support the Executive Chef in achieving all culinary, operational, and financial goals. * Supervise and direct all kitchen staff during preparation and service. * Train, mentor, coach, and develop ...

Gravitas Beverly Hills

Sous Chef

Beverly Hills, CA

$57K - $77K/yr

Support the Executive Chef in achieving all culinary, operational, and financial goals. * Supervise and direct all kitchen staff during preparation and service. * Train, mentor, coach, and develop ...

Highgate Hotels

Junior Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$53K - $72K/yr

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking ... The Junior Sous Chef assists the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen ...

Hotel Figueroa

Junior Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$53K - $72K/yr

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking ... Overview The Junior Sous Chef assists the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operation of ...

Hotel Figueroa

Junior Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$53K - $72K/yr

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking ... Overview The Junior Sous Chef assists the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operation of ...

Yardbird Los Angeles

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$53K - $72K/yr

Deeplyrooted in Southern hospitality, Yardbird stands as an iconicestablishment celebrated by both ... As a Sous Chef at Yardbird, you will play a key leadership role in our kitchen, working closely ...

Hope The Mission

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

The Sous Chef makes sure the kitchen can execute it -- every shift, across every station, with the ... Demonstrate mastery in scratch-cooking techniques, ensuring all dishes are prepared from fresh, raw ...

Odyssey Restaurant

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

As a proud leader in farm-to-table cuisine, we are committed to delivering fresh, vibrant, and ... As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest ...

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How much do chef in jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef in in Calabasas, CA is $26.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $32.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chef In vs Sous Chef?

AspectChef InSous Chef
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degreesCooking certifications, culinary degrees
Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, hotelKitchen, restaurant, hotel
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, hotels, cateringRestaurants, hotels, catering
Role FocusOversees kitchen operations, menu planningAssists head chef, supervises kitchen staff

Both Chef In and Sous Chef roles require culinary certifications and work in similar kitchen environments within the hospitality industry. The Chef In typically oversees kitchen operations and menu planning, while the Sous Chef supports the head chef and manages daily kitchen activities. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in culinary settings.

Is a chef a high paid job?

The salary of a chef varies based on experience, location, and type of establishment. Executive chefs and those working in high-end restaurants or hotel kitchens tend to earn higher wages, with some reaching six-figure incomes, while entry-level chefs typically earn lower salaries. Skills such as culinary expertise and management can influence earning potential.

What jobs can I get as a chef?

As a chef, you can pursue various roles such as executive chef, sous chef, pastry chef, line cook, or culinary instructor. These positions typically require culinary skills, experience, and sometimes certifications like ServSafe or food safety training. Opportunities exist in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and institutional kitchens.

What jobs can you do as a chef?

As a chef, you can work in various roles such as executive chef, sous chef, pastry chef, line cook, or kitchen manager. These positions involve preparing food, managing kitchen staff, and overseeing food quality, often requiring culinary skills, certifications, and experience in different cuisines or kitchen environments.

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Sous Chef

Acme Hospitality

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 hours ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE
Acme Hospitality owns and operates a collection of highly acclaimed and award-winning food & beverage concepts and boutique hotels throughout California. In addition to a collection of restaurants and hotel s, we create hospitality experiences that inspire people, create a sense of camaraderie, and make people happy.
MISSION & CORE VALUES
Above all else, we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment and experience that we can be proud of. Acme Hospitality's Core Values of Delivering Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity and Celebrate Community are the essential ingredients for our success.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Sous Chef of the restaurant you are responsible for all kitchen operations, including food, financial, and BOH team members. The Sous Chef must be able to maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times, lead the kitchen in a respectful way and put out food that is inspired yet compliant to Acme standards. Work closely with the Front of House staff to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
ACME MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBER QUALITIES:
  • A strong and committed work ethic with an ever-present enthusiasm.
  • A passion for work and knowledge of food and beverage.
  • Someone who can lead and takes pride in teaching others
  • Someone who is honest and has integrity
  • Ability to multitask under pressure with a smile
  • A true team player, proactive and always going above and beyond
  • An eye for detail, cleanliness and organization
  • Someone who is humble and always willing to learn and get better
  • Someone who has the ability to make appropriate decisions in adverse situations
  • Ability to question, bring ideas to the table, and desire to make changes to be the best we can be

THE OVERALL ROLE OF THE SOUS CHEF AT ACME IS TO:
  • Support the chef in running all BOH aspects of the restaurant
  • Assist in overall sales and profitability and exceed budgeted financial benchmarks
  • Be a dynamic leader and role model of the restaurant
  • Maintain a level of professionalism that proudly reflects the Acme brand
  • Maintain a positive and respectful work environment at all times
  • Support chef in hiring qualified team members who reflect our brand
  • Lead, train, motivate and mentor all team members
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the kitchen
  • Set the tone for the staff every shift for service
  • Follow all Acme systems and policies
  • Comply with all applicable laws and guidelines in respect to federal, state and local agencies

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
FINANCIALS:
As profitability is the key to success in any restaurant, it is critical that you are always aware of store sales goals and budgets. All financials are driven by weekly Ops Statement in Ctuit.
  • Review weekly Ops statement with management team
  • Meet and exceed sales goals
  • Control of BOH Labor percentage
  • Meet food cost target
  • Comp review and accountability
  • Ensure proper coding and scanning of all food and paper good invoices in accordance with chart of accounts
  • Monthly PMIX evaluation

FOOD QUALITY AND MENU PLANNING:
The Sous Chef's job is to ensure that all food is outstanding, keeping with our brand and consistent in presentation and taste within the Acme standards.
  • Maintain core recipes
  • Make sure the highest quality food is prepared per the exact recipe specifications at all times
  • Assist in creating and costing recipes for daily specials
  • Maintain recipe books and ensure accessibility to team members in Google Drive
  • Routinely taste food items to insure consistency and conformance to recipes and standards of appearance
  • Ensure every plate leaving kitchen is properly executed, seasoned and visibly appealing
  • Constantly taste food for quality and consistency
  • Ensure food plating is consistent with food module
  • Ensure portion control

KITCHEN MANAGMENT:
As Sous Chef you are responsible for the food coming out of the kitchen and the team members who work there. When necessary you must participate in all BOH stations.
Purchases, Inventory and Pricing
  • Coordinate all BOH purchases with proper systems and checklists
  • Maintain accurate and appropriate food inventory levels
  • Control food costs by maintaining prep sheets, storage and waste log procedures
  • Conduct monthly food inventories
  • Ensure weekly food prices are being updated on inventory sheets
  • Ensure we are purchasing from approved vendors
  • Review weekly price sheets from vendors and approve invoices
  • Hold vendors accountable for the highest standards of quality and pricing

DAILY OPERATIONS:
  • Ensure orders are properly checked in for quality, accuracy and missing items
  • Ensure all deliveries are stored to health department requirements
  • Coordinate all daily prep needs with proper system and checklists
  • Responsible for following the shellfish procedure of the company
  • Ensure all proper holding and cooling procedures are in place
  • Ensure we are 100% health department compliant
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
  • Ensure BOH team maintain and execute proper par levels
  • Ensure daily line checks are conducted with management team for taste, temperature and accuracy
  • Use daily kitchen checklists, forms and CTUIT manager log to communicate with management team
  • Work with FOH managers to execute menu changes, specials and price changes
  • Communicate BOH issues that may affect service and inform FOH team of any shortages in a timely manner

STAFF AND SCHEDULING:
As Sous Chef, you will assist the Executive Chef in staffing all BOH positions of the restaurant.
  • Interview and assist Executive Chef in hiring BOH team members
  • Assist in creating and maintaining all weekly BOH schedules in Ctuit
  • Assisting in creating schedules that adhere to budget and account for seasonal changes
  • Ensure proper coverage is in place depending on business volumes for each area of the restaurant

TRAINING/INITIAL & ONGOING:
As training is one of key components to the success of our restaurants, you are responsible for delivering the Acme culture to your entire team. Daily coaching and side by side development is at the core of our brand, and is essential to our restaurants executing at a consistent high level.
  • Assist in training BOH team to follow recipes and food production principles on all menu items
  • Assist in training BOH staff on Health Department compliance and all daily kitchen operating systems including checklists and forms
  • Assist in training and mentoring BOH team members
  • Educate FOH team in daily specials, product awareness and cultivate long-term food knowledge
  • Lead by example and motivate through positive reinforcement
  • Follow designated training schedule to ensure successful learning

STATE OF THE RESTURANT:
The aesthetic and overall cleanliness and condition of the restaurant is an essential part of Acme experience.
  • Assist in coordinating all cleaning needs for restaurant with the cleaning company and Management
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen including prep areas, walk ins and additional storage areas
  • Responsible for cleanliness and all repair of the entire kitchen and storage areas
  • Take the lead on making sure that the restaurant is both clean and in compliant with health department standards

STORE OPERATIONS:
Our day-to-day systems are designed to make everyone's job easier and the restaurant more efficient.
  • Maintain and ensure all daily checklists and forms are completed
  • Ensure proper daily reporting in CTUIT manager log
  • CTUIT manager log read daily
  • Communicate daily pre-shift updates to management team on special instructions, policies, 86'd items
  • Ensure uniforms are clean and to standard
  • Opening and closing procedures are followed correctly
  • Assist in managing repair and maintenance of the kitchen and storage spaces
  • Attend weekly management meetings
  • Observe daily challenges and figure out systems and procedures to permanently create solutions

HOSPITALITY AND FLOOR PRESENCE:
In addition to service, guests return when they enjoy food. As Sous Chef, we encourage you to get to know our guests and participate in the culture of Acme.
  • Participate in media events
  • Assist and attend special events representing the Acme brand
  • Take time to give special attention to guests with special needs

HUMAN RESOURCES:
The Sous Chef will consistently hold team members accountable to the rules and standards of Acme restaurants. Never ignore situations and always take corrective action in a way that builds respect and the strength of the overall team.
  • Hold all BOH team members accountable
  • Orientate, motivate, train and educate BOH personnel in restaurant policies, procedures, and rules
  • Oversee that all restaurant specific employees are being treated as equals and that all HR duties are being executed in a timely fashion
  • Evaluate, discipline and reward according to Acme standards
  • Maintain all proper documentation of disciplinary actions and incident reports
  • Maintain and manage clock-ins/outs, breaks, overtime and break violations
  • Ensure all hiring and firing procedures are in place including corrective counseling documentation
  • Follow proper Workman's Comp procedures
  • Ensure a safe work environment at all times

REPORTING STRUCTURE:
  • The Sous Chef reports to the Chef.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The Sous Chef oversees and manages all BOH team members.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The Sous Chef may be asked to travel periodically.

Requirements
REQUIRED AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Culinary Degree preferred
  • 2-4 years in related positions
  • Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of BOH Systems.
  • Excellent communication skills.

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt IMPORTANT NOTICE: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a Team Member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Based on business needs or Guest service objectives, you may also be asked to perform other duties or tasks in addition to those listed above and will be required to have completed required training associated with the other duties or tasks.
Salary Description
$25-$27/hour

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