Sous Chef

RT Bistro, a new concept from the team at RICH TABLE, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. RT Bistro brings the spirit of RICH TABLE’s ingredient-driven California cooking to a vibrant, neighborhood setting - where quality, creativity, and hospitality come together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Who We Are:
We focus on seasonal and local ingredients from Northern California’s best farms and producers. Our menu evolves with the market, inspired by global flavors and a deep respect for craftsmanship. We’re looking for a skilled, thoughtful, and motivated Sous Chef who is excited to help shape a new kitchen and culture from the ground up.

Job Description

This is a full-time, leadership position that works closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key role in maintaining consistency, supporting and training the team, and ensuring a smooth, positive, and professional work environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily prep, production, and service
• Supporting menu execution and seasonal development
• Training, mentoring, and motivating line and prep cooks
• Managing kitchen organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Maintaining inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Ensuring all dishes meet RT BISTRO standards of quality and presentation
• Help build a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Strong cooking fundamentals and passion for seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
• Calm, organized, and solution-oriented under pressure
• Commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and hospitality
• A collaborative, positive attitude and drive to grow within the RICH TABLE group

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Company contributions to medical insurance
• Employee dining benefits at RICH TABLE, RT Rotisserie, and RT Bistro
• Sponsored educational and growth opportunities for both BOH and FOH employees
• Access to a 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Housing available walking distance to the restaurant

At RT Bistro, and across the RICH TABLE family, we’re building a team that values creativity, collaboration, and care - for our craft, our guests, and each other. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a kitchen where ingredients, teamwork, and innovation shine, we’d love to meet you.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require. RT Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

RT Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and experiences to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process.

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