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Culinaire Staffing - San Jose hiring Sous Chef in San Jose, CA

Sous Chef

Culinaire Staffing - San JoseMore Info

San Jose, CA
Full Time • Salary ($80k - $85k)
Archived: Sep 8, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Sous Chef 

Palo Alto, CA

About the Opportunity:

Join an exciting new restaurant opening in Palo Alto, featuring authentic Mediterranean cuisine. We’re seeking passionate, motivated, and talented culinarians to be part of a professional and passionate culinary team. This is a unique chance to work alongside renowned chefs, grow your culinary skills, and establish your career in a vibrant, upscale environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food and presentation according to our Mediterranean concept

Supervise and support the culinary team, fostering a positive and productive work environment

Assist with scheduling, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen

Implement and refine culinary techniques to uphold our brand standards

Qualifications & Skills:

Great attitude, enthusiasm, and a passion for Mediterranean cuisine

Willingness to learn, coachable, and eager to grow your culinary career

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Experience in managing culinary teams and kitchen operations preferred

Solid culinary techniques and understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Your Rewards: 

The chance to work with some of the best chefs in the industry

Growth opportunities within a new, exciting restaurant venture

A supportive environment where your ideas and skills can flourish

Competitive compensation, weekly pay, PTO, bonus potential, dining discounts

If you're ready to bring your passion for cuisine and leadership skills to a new culinary adventure, we want to hear from you!


Compensation Details

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

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Culinary Creativity

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Customer Service Orientation

Quality Control

Mentoring

Stress Management

Inventory Control

Culinary Innovation

Work Ethic

Inventory

Food Ordering

Scheduling

Culinary Skills

Fine Dining Management

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Recruiting Agency

Part of Culinaire Staffing

Culinaire Staffing specializes in the placement of hospitality professionals. We pride ourselves on taking time to learn about each candidate’s experience, accolades and what they are most passionate about in hospitality.
We focus on you, pairing your talent with opportunity!

Our clients are among the top hospitality companies across the globe; including hotels, Celebrity Chef’s and the industry’s top growth concepts from quick service to upscale casual and fine dining.

Leadership
Sherry Runge

Hospitality Recruiter