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Executive Sous Chef
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
Sqirl hiring Executive Sous Chef in Los Angeles, CA

Sqirl hiring Executive Sous Chef in Los Angeles, CA

Executive Sous Chef

SqirlMore Info

720 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $88k)
Expires: Nov 19, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
Please only apply to this position if you consider yourself to be a kind and strong communicator AND deeply technical and creative.  Please only apply to this position if you are passionate and have experience working with fermentation and have built menu items thoughtfully with a larder in mind.

Are you looking for your next opportunity to grow as a leader?  To lead a team?  To be a part of a very creative management team that cares about moving the culinary world forward while staying passionate to ingredients, farmer relationships, and techniques.  

We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef looking to excel in management and excersize that highly creative side.

With PM service and daily unique specials we're looking to add a dedicated team member who is ready to challenge their creativity and manage a new team with compassion. 

This is an incredible opportunity for someone ready to refine their creative voice under the Sqirl umbrella while leading with kindness.  This is also a wonderful opportunity to go through a new opening - be a part of onboarding team members who will be guided by you.

Job Overview

Aid upper management with Sqirl AM/PM line duties and act as the lead under the CDC.
Continue the lineage of the PM menu at the restaurant with CDC/Chef. 
Be able to assist in AM service and Sqirl Away needs if necessary.
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
Assist in overseeing inventory, purchasing and food cost via communication with CDC and Lead Prep Cook.
Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
Ensure compliance with food handlers and sanitation standards
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
Support the Chef de Cuisine in the training, mentoring, development and management of the AM/PM/Sqirl Away kitchen staff and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
Assist with completing daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties including operations reports, financial documentation, human resources/staff management paperwork, standard operating procedures, safety and sanitations checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation


Qualifications

Must have experience with and a passion for fermentation and preservation
Culinary Degree or equivalent experience
Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands
Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays


Company Overview

Sqirl is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for local produce from incredible farmers culinary creativity, and the persuit of kind hospitality.

Sqirl provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $88,000.00)

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


Required Skills

Management

Leadership

Management Skills

Creativity in Menu Development

Team Management

Creativity

Creativity in Culinary Arts

Flexibility in scheduling

Team Leadership

Training

Financial Acumen

compassion

Communication

Menu Development

Culinary Knowledge

Communication Skills

Menu Conceptualization

Collaboration With Farmers

Mentoring and training

Commitment to Quality Standards

Food Cost Management

Passion for Local Produce

Operational Oversight

Operational Efficiency

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Staffing

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Problem Solving

Food Cost Control

Adaptability

Purchasing

Customer Service Orientation

Compliance With Food Handlers and Sanitation Standards

Collaboration

Cost Control

Time Management

Training and Mentoring

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Culinary Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Compliance

Staff Development

Culinary Activities Coordination

Standard Operating Procedures

Administrative Duties

Safety and Sanitation Compliance

Financial Documentation

Inventory Documentation

Flexibility

Fermentation and Preservation

Human Resources Management

Passion for Fermentation and Preservation

Safety Procedures

Fast Paced Environment Management

Ordering

Prioritization

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

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