Sous Chef at Walts Wharf Inc – Seal Beach, California

SOUS CHEF

Join our dynamic team at a premier upscale seafood restaurant renowned for its fresh, high-quality seafood offerings. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to support our culinary operations, ensure exceptional food quality, and contribute to an outstanding dining experience for our guests. If you have a passion for seafood, leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced upscale environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service

- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and quality control, with a focus on seafood dishes

- Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment

- Manage scheduling and labor using HotSchedules to ensure proper staffing levels

- Operate and maintain the wood fire grill to prepare signature dishes

- Perform fish mongering duties, including filleting, portioning, and handling fresh seafood

- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations

- Collaborate with the team to develop new menu items and improve existing offerings

- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and stock management

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Sous Chef in a high-end or upscale restaurant setting

- Proven experience with scheduling using HotSchedules scheduling software

- Strong knowledge of seafood preparation, including fish mongering techniques

- Skilled in operating a wood fire grill and other specialized kitchen equipment

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices

- Passion for seafood cuisine and culinary innovation

- Fluent in Spanish and English

- Display the ability to use Excel, Outlook and Word applications

- Effectively cost out recipes and calculate plate cost

- Complete accurate inventory counts and product ordering

We offer a vibrant work environment that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences with the freshest seafood and innovative culinary techniques.