Job Details
Opening March 2025, Cosetta is a new Italian restaurant and pizzeria from a highly acclaimed local chef with restaurants spanning Los Angeles. We will be open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The lunch menu is focused on salads, sandwiches, antipasti, and pizzas. The dinner menu will feature a variety of local fish crudos, small plates, blistered pizzas, and a few larger protein-forward mains. All our bread will be made in-house.
Who We Are
Our restaurant is guided by a philosophy of thoughtful execution and genuine hospitality. Every detail—from the design of the space to the menus we serve—reflects a commitment to delivering an experience that feels refined yet welcoming. We’re not about trends or showmanship—we’re about doing things exceptionally well and building a team that takes pride in their craft while striving for continued growth.
Who You Are
You’re not just someone who cooks—you’re someone who understands the importance of creating meaningful moments through food. The ideal candidate for our kitchen is:
- Detail-Oriented: You approach each step of the process with care and precision.
- Hospitality-Driven: You love cooking for friends and family and rejoice at bringing your talents to a greater audience.
- Team-Minded: You work well with others and see true success as a collaborative achievement, not a one-person show.
- Curious and Motivated: You’re passionate about learning and consistently improving your skills.
Scope of Work
As a sous chef, you’ll be a key contributor to both the guest experience and the evolution of our restaurant. Responsibilities include:
- Executing dishes with consistency, precision, and respect for ingredients.
- Taking accountability for your work, whether or not explicitly within your purview.
- Leading by example, through both technique and attitude.
- Upholding standards of cleanliness and organization
- Learning and developing maximum proficiency with the various stations, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
- Wearing many hats: supporting other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed
- Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to safety, health, jurisdictional laws, and labor compliance
Experience Required
- At least 2 years of kitchen management experience in an environment where quality and consistency are prioritized.
If the above sounds exciting to you, we'd love to meet! Further details to follow when we connect. Start date around early March.
