We are looking for a Sous Chef to join the opening team at Bar Siesta! Bar Siesta is a small (~ 45 seats) Spanish-Californian tapas and wine bar opening in Silver Lake in late November. We are a tightly knit team of industry veterans with a love of excellent hospitality, exceptional food and natural wine. Bar Siesta will be a home for all of these things, with a menu of creative, rustic-yet-refined, Spanish-inspired cooking.
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 an opening, and we will be building a team and learning together – as such, grace, patience, creativity and positivity will be crucial!
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. The role includes administrative tasks (ordering, prep lists, inventory) and running one of two daily services. It requires regular problem solving, a high level of productivity and output, extreme attention to detail, hyper organization and cleanliness, and a drive for excellence.
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.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation. A small, ambitious, creative kitchen that works with high-caliber ingredients. A work environment based on non-negotiable core values of nourishment, respect, equality, sustainability, positivity and professionalism. Management who cares deeply about your well being, satisfaction and success. Opportunities for long-term growth and evolution.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Bar Siesta’s Chef to ensure all food preparation and execution is done consistently and efficiently, upholding standards and policies.
- 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.
- Do everything within your ability to help Bar Siesta thrive, excel and grow!
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Bar Siesta is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
