Vinarius is an Italian wine bar and restaurant in Little Italy. We're hiring a full-time Sous Chef to run our kitchen. This is a hands-on cooking role with real ownership, you'll run the line every service, set the standards, and lead the back of house.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Run the line and expedite through dinner service, especially on busy nights
- Prep lists, station setup, and end-of-night cleaning
- Hold every plate to spec on presentation, portion, and temperature
- Manage inventory and ordering
- Control food cost and waste
- Develop specials with ownership and execute them consistently
- Maintain County health standards and a clean, organized kitchen
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 3-5 years in professional kitchens, with significant time in Italian restaurants
- Command of core Italian preparations: risotto cooked to order, long braises, emulsified pan sauces, whole-fish and primary butchery
- Proven high-volume experience - line management, ticket pacing, expediting under pressure
- Comfortable leading a small team without a chef above you
- Valid California Food Handler Card
- Reliable, punctual, coachable
