SOUS CHEF

Join our founding kitchen team at Capriciano Osteria as a Sous Chef and help build something exceptional from the ground up! Opening May 2025, Capriciano is a seafood-forward Italian osteria in Santa Rosa, CA, led by our Executive Chef whose fine dining background includes senior kitchen leadership at a prestigious Sonoma County property. In this role, you will be the Executive Chef's right hand — managing daily kitchen operations, mentoring the line, and helping establish the culinary standards of a restaurant built to last. If you are a driven kitchen leader with a passion for Italian cuisine and seafood, we want to meet you.

Duties

• Partner directly with the Executive Chef to execute a refined Italian seafood-focused menu
• Lead the kitchen brigade during service — expediting, calling tickets, and maintaining plate presentation standards
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including prep schedules, mise en place, and station readiness
• Train and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff on technique, consistency, and professionalism
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health code standards at all times
• Manage inventory levels, assist with ordering, and minimize food waste
• Help develop and test new menu items and seasonal specials in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and maintain team communication and morale
• Step in as acting Executive Chef when needed

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent leadership role in a full-service kitchen
• Strong background in Italian cuisine and/or seafood cookery
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen brigade under high-volume pressure
• Excellent knife skills and foundational technique across all cooking methods
• Solid understanding of food costing, ordering, and kitchen operations management
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain immediately)
• Open availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A genuine passion for food, mentorship, and creating exceptional guest experiences

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person