Sous Chef

Come build the next generation of restaurants in LA!

We're Long Hospitality, a young and hungry (pun intended) restaurant group in Los Angeles. Our concepts have been recognized by the Michelin Guide (Bib Gourmand) and the LA Times 101, and we care about great food, a space people want to hang out in, and warm hospitality.

Liu's Cafe is our fast casual concept for tasty, affordable Taiwanese comfort food. We're looking for an operational minded Sous Chef to lead our Westwood store, helping maintain our standards (both front and back).

What you'll do

Kitchen

• Run BOH through prep and service, and jump on the line when it gets busy
• Hold every dish to Liu's recipes, portions and plating
• Write the daily prep lists and production schedule so the kitchen stays ahead of demand
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and health inspection ready at all times

Store and team

• Run the store front to back, from open to close
• Hire, train and coach the team, and handle performance reviews
• Build the weekly schedule and keep labor in line with sales
• Keep FOH and BOH talking so service runs smoothly
• Take care of guests when something goes wrong
• Run the opening and closing checklists and hold the team to them

Inventory and cost

• Do inventory, place orders, and manage vendors and deliveries
• Keep waste down with good prep planning and proper rotation
• Track yields and food cost, and find where we can do better
• Keep equipment in good shape and get repairs handled fast
• Go over the store's weekly numbers with us: sales, labor and food cost

What we're looking for

• 2+ years as a sous chef, kitchen manager or GM in a busy kitchen
• ServSafe Manager certification, or willing to get it in your first 30 days
• You care about the food and you taste everything
• You show up every day and do what you said you'd do
• You lead by example on pace, cleanliness and respect
• You sweat the details. Every bowl should look and taste the same
• You keep the team's energy up on a rough day, and have fun on a good one
• Experience with Asian cuisine is a plus, not a must

Why join us

• A small, hands-on team that moves fast and tries new things
• Get in early on a fast casual concept that's growing
• Real room to grow with us as we open more locations

If this sounds like you, send us your resume and let's chat!