Sous Chef
Baroo
905 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA
Baroo hiring Sous Chef in Los Angeles, CA

Baroo hiring Sous Chef in Los Angeles, CA

BarooMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($80k - $85k)
Expired: Jan 18, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

About Us

Baroo is a modern Korean tasting menu restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles. We are run by husband-and-wife team, chef Kwang Uh and Mina Park. We have been fortunate to be selected by the LA Times as Restaurant of the Year 2024, among other accolades. We are currently looking for a Sous Chef to work hand-in-hand with Executive Chef Kwang Uh.

Description

The Sous Chef plays a key role in supporting the Executive Chef in the daily operations of the restaurant. This position is integral to the management of our culinary team and to realizing the restaurant's vision and standards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as are a commitment to excellence and a positive, enthusiastic, energetic attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Collaboration on Menu Development: Work alongside the Executive Chef and R&D Chef for menu research and development, ensuring alignment with baroo's culinary voice.
  • Act as Primary Supervisor: Step in as the primary kitchen supervisor in the absence of Executive Chef, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Leadership of Chefs de Partie: Guide and support CDPs in food production and kitchen setup, fostering a cohesive and positive team environment.
  • Food Production Oversight: Maintain high standards for food production and quality control, ensuring consistency in every dish served.
  • Compliance with Health Standards: Ensure adherence to Department of Health protocols, providing training and oversight to kitchen staff.
  • Cost Management: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure accurate costing of menu items and standardization of recipes to maintain profitability.
  • Daily Kitchen Maintenance Oversight: Assist in overseeing daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and cleanliness to ensure a safe and efficient workspace.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a fine dining or Michelin-star restaurant.
  • 2+ years in a management or leadership role.
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Food Safety Handling Certification.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of (and desire to continue learning) all aspects of cooking, including: sourcing of ingredients, methods of preparation, cooking techniques, etc.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Capability to mentor and develop the kitchen team and maintain a positive workplace environment.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with Korean cuisine is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs if necessary
  • Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant

Benefits offered:

  • Bonuses based on performance
  • On-site parking space
  • Monthly health insurance stipend
  • Paid Time Off
  • R&D and education stipends

Baroo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Commitment to Excellence

Positive Attitude

Enthusiastic Attitude

Menu Development

Supervisory Skills

Leadership Skills

Food Production Oversight

Quality Control

Compliance With Health Standards

Cost Management

Kitchen Maintenance Oversight

Fine Dining Experience

Management Experience

Food Safety Handling Certification

Computer Skills

Physical Requirements

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Korean

Fine Dining

Part of Baroo & Shiku

baroo is a modern korean restaurant, known for fermentation and a free spirit.

run by husband and wife, kwang uh and mina park, our mission is to serve food with a beginner’s mind.

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