About this role
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Do you love leading a kitchen team, making food people come back for, and helping cooks grow their skills? Helena Avenue Bakery is looking for a Sous Chef to join our culinary team.
Helena Avenue Bakery is part of Acme Hospitality, a family of award-winning restaurants, food and beverage concepts, and boutique hotels across California. We build hospitality experiences that inspire people, bring them together, and make them happy. Our core values are simple: Deliver Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity, and Celebrate Community.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily kitchen operations, overseeing cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers
- Help plan and develop menus, including seasonal changes, new dishes, and specials
- Train and mentor your team through daily coaching and side-by-side development
- Keep every plate consistent in taste, presentation, and portion through regular quality checks
- Manage inventory and ordering and work to reduce waste
- Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and kitchen equipment
- Support hiring, scheduling, and performance management for the BOH team
- Help reach financial goals by working with the Chef on weekly sales and budgets
- Work closely with the front-of-house team, and support marketing events and community activities
Why Join Us
- Competitive pay of $26–$28 per hour
- Consistent 10-hour shifts
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision and fringe benefits
- Employee discount at all Acme Hospitality's restaurants and hotels.
- A creative kitchen where your ideas help shape the menu
- A team culture built on respect, training, and community
Ready to lead with us?
Requirements
What You Bring
- 2–4 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in a professional kitchen
- Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred
- Strong cooking skills and creativity in developing dishes and menus
- Proven ability to lead a team with respect while holding everyone to high standards
- In-depth knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and BOH systems
- Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and stand for long periods while lifting heavy items
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Salary Description
$26-$28/hour