Sous Chef

Gwen, the celebrated restaurant by Chef Curtis Stone, is seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Hollywood.

With a focus on live-fire cooking, butchery, and seasonal dishes Gwen offers an opportunity to work in a highly creative and ambitious kitchen.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a passion for their craft, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to developing those around them. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to contribute to the continued evolution of one of Los Angeles' most distinctive restaurants.

Requirements:

• Formal culinary arts education or commensurate experience and/or 1 to 3 years of professional cooking experience including fine dining, catering or other high volume production.
• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation and quality control.
• Experience with knives and various tools of the trade.
• Physically able to lift heavy items in a safe & conscious manner.
• Able to follow instructions as a member of the team.
• Able to be led and to lead as a collabrative member of the team.
• Reliable, hard-working, proactive & organized.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to ever evolving situations.
• Able to work independently, without constant supervision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk/stand the entire day or duration of service. The employee must occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs., reach overhead, perform repetitive motion, and have the stamina to work up to 12 hours a day.