Sous Chef
Company: The h.wood Group
Role summary
Sous Chef is a role at The h.wood Group in West Hollywood, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Sous Chef
- Company
- The h.wood Group
- Location
- West Hollywood, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-01
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-energy culinary team and contribute to a renowned hospitality group. You'll get to work with a passionate group of people and have a real impact on the dining experience. It's a chance to grow your career in a vibrant kitchen environment.
Job description
Sous Chef Job Description
ABOUT US:
The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based lifestyle and hospitality company with establishments and events across the United States and Europe. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.
We're excited to launch our newest venue this Fall - A sleek yet warm sushi and Asian-inspired destination on Sunset Boulevard, where vinyl sets the tone and the energy builds as the night unfolds. Designed for both dinner and drinks, with a tucked-away private karaoke room for after-hours moments.
ROLE SUMMARY
Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. We are looking for an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. Well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
Leads kitchen team in chef's absence
Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating
Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns
Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
Assists head chef with menu creation
Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing
REQUIREMENTS:
High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred
Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room employees, and guests.
Manager Food Handlers Certification
Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions
Must have experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet the business needs
JOB DETAILS AND BENEFITS:
Full-time, exempt position
Flexible, routine-time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment