Sous Chef

Catering Sous Chef — $71,000/year + Tips & Bonus

David’s Events, a busy Los Angeles catering and event company, is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our growing culinary team.

Working alongside our Chef/Owner, Sous Chef and Prep Cook/Dishwasher, this is a hands-on leadership position combining cooking and production with event execution, menu development, inventory and kitchen organization.

Unlike a traditional restaurant kitchen, our menus are constantly changing. We cater everything from intimate private dinners and cocktail parties to weddings, corporate events and large-scale celebrations throughout greater Los Angeles.

Compensation & Schedule

• $71,000 annual salary
• Tips at the majority of our catered events
• Year-end bonus
• One week paid vacation after one year
• Accrued paid sick leave in accordance with California law
• Full-time, year-round position
• Five-day workweek with two days off; days off vary based on the week's event schedule

Responsibilities

• Daily prep and production for upcoming events
• Lead culinary execution at assigned events, overseeing timing, quality and presentation
• Assist the Chef/Owner with menu development and new dishes
• Help plan prep and production schedules
• Manage inventory and assist with ordering and receiving
• Maintain prep lists, production sheets, packing lists and other event paperwork
• Prepare and execute a wide variety of menu items and cuisines
• Organize, pack, load and unload food and equipment for events
• Drive company catering vehicles to and from events as needed
• Maintain food safety, organization and cleanliness
• Help direct prep and additional culinary staff as needed

What We're Looking For

• Professional kitchen experience; catering experience is a plus
• Lead cook, sous chef or kitchen leadership experience preferred
• Strong knife skills and professional cooking techniques
• Organized, dependable and able to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable taking ownership of an event and working independently
• Strong attention to food quality and presentation
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with a small team
• Evening and weekend availability based on our event schedule
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must qualify to be added to our company vehicle insurance

About the Position

We are a small, hands-on culinary team looking for someone who wants to become a long-term part of David’s Events. This is a great opportunity for a chef who enjoys the creativity and variety of catering and wants to be involved in more than daily production.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on changing menus, menu development, production planning, inventory and event leadership while continuing to be hands-on with the food.

If you are an experienced culinary professional who is dependable, organized, creative and ready for a leadership role, we would love to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person