Sous Chef

Sous Chef - The Proud Bird

Aviation History. Culinary Innovation. One Iconic Destination.

About Us The Proud Bird is one of Los Angeles' most unique culinary landmarks - a bustling, aviation-inspired food hall paired with a high-volume special events center overlooking the LAX runway. Recently named LA's Hottest Food Hall by Food Network, we showcase multiple culinary concepts under one roof, along with an award-winning hospitality team committed to unforgettable guest experiences.

We're searching for a Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-concept environment and brings strong leadership, culinary passion, and operational discipline to our kitchen. If you're energized by scratch cooking, large-scale events, chef-driven food hall concepts, and building strong kitchen culture - this is your next runway.

What We Offer

A competitive, lifestyle-supporting benefits package designed to help you thrive:

• Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employer HSA contributions
• Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness, childcare, fitness, student loans & more
• Supplemental benefit options
• 401k with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time & floating holidays
• Monthly Reward Dollars at SRC locations
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leadership Referral Bonuses up to $4,000

What You'll Do

As Sous Chef, you'll be a key culinary leader supporting daily kitchen operations across multiple food hall concepts and our high-volume events center.

Culinary & Operational Leadership

• Lead daily culinary operations for food hall outlets, banquets, and special events
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, plate presentations, flavor profiles, and portioning
• Maintain a clean, safe, efficient kitchen that meets all health and sanitation standards
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culinary culture

Kitchen Team Development

• Train, mentor, and support cooks and leads across multiple outlets
• Uphold culinary standards and drive accountability on every station
• Assist in hiring, development, and performance management of the culinary team

Quality, Timing & Standards

• Partner closely with FOH leaders to maintain pacing, communication, and service flow
• Conduct line checks, quality checks, and recipe adherence audits
• Ensure large events, banquets, and high-volume days are executed with precision

Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory for assigned outlets
• Support food cost management, waste reduction, and product utilization
• Maintain accurate prep lists, par levels, and daily production schedules

Events & Banquets

• Collaborate with the Events team to execute major events, corporate meetings, weddings, and community celebrations
• Ensure event menus are executed flawlessly from prep to production to service
• Oversee event-specific culinary timelines and staffing allocations

Who You Are

A passionate, disciplined kitchen leader who loves fast-paced environments and delivers consistent excellence.

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience (Sous Chef or higher preferred)
• High-volume restaurant and/or banquet experience
• Strong understanding of multi-outlet or food hall operations a major plus
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse culinary teams
• Solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen compliance standards

Your Skill Set

• Strong culinary foundations and technical cooking skills
• Natural leader with excellent communication and EQ
• Calm and organized under pressure
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Strong organizational and prep management abilities
• Ability to drive consistency and uphold brand standards

Our Culture

• Innovative - You bring new ideas and elevate dishes
• Precise - Consistency and quality are non-negotiable
• Leader - You motivate and inspire the kitchen team
• Team-Focused - Collaboration makes everything stronger
• Dedicated - You care deeply about the guest and the craft

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

The Proud Bird maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check