Location – Walnut Creek, CA

Salary – $75k–$85k

Benefits – Bonus Eligible (TBD), Health/Dental/Vision, PTO, 401K, Dining Perks

Relocation – Local candidates only

A well-established upscale Italian restaurant is seeking a Sous Chef to help lead the culinary team.

Qualifications:

2+ years in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role in fine dining or upscale full-service kitchens
Solid technical skills with scratch cooking, systems, and sanitation standards
Comfortable managing BOH team of 3–5 direct reports within a 20-person total team
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Familiarity with Italian cuisine and terminology preferred
Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus (not required)

Requirements:

Lead daily prep and service alongside BOH team; ensure product quality and execution standards
Supervise cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of the kitchen and storage areas
Conduct hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and progressive discipline with BOH staff
Monitor food and labor costs; place orders, manage inventory, and reduce waste
Maintain high performance standards in a dynamic environment with variable shifts (AM, PM, weekends)
Represent and uphold the company's values of integrity, teamwork, and quality fanaticism

Local area, Relocation, Shift work, Weekend work,