Junior Sous Chef at Sqirl Los Angeles, CA

Junior Sous Chef job  Angeles, CA.

Sqirl is looking for a Jnr. Sous Chef looking to excel in management and exercise that highly creative side. If you are a Sous Chef we'd be interested in considering you as well for a higher roll. With an upcoming PM service and daily unique specials we're looking to add a dedicated team member who is ready to challenge their creativity and manage a new team with compassion.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone ready to refine their creative voice under the Sqirl umbrella while leading with kindness. This is also a wonderful opportunity to go through a new opening - be a part of onboarding team members who will be guided by you. You will need to be trained to run service a couple days a week in the AM and to run service a couple days of the week in the PM.

You will be supporting the CDC, Exec Sous and Sous chef when necessary.

• Aid upper management with Sqirl AM/PM line duties and act as the lead under kitchen management.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Assist in overseeing inventory, purchasing and food cost.
• Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with food handlers and sanitation standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine in the training, mentoring, development and management of the AM/PM/Sqirl Away kitchen staff and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities.
• Assist with completing daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties including operations reports, financial documentation, human resources/staff management paperwork, standard operating procedures, safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation.

• Must have experience with and a passion for fermentation and preservation.
• Culinary Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Company Overview Sqirl is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for local produce from incredible farmers culinary creativity, and the pursuit of kind hospitality. Sqirl provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.