Sous Chef

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.
About the Role:
The Sous Chef at Bar Sprezzatura plays a vital leadership role in daily kitchen operations, supporting the Executive Chef and mentoring line cooks to deliver excellence at every service. With strong technical skills, a focus on organization, and a collaborative spirit, the Sous Chef ensures consistency in food quality, safety, and presentation while helping manage inventory, labor, and training. This role is hands-on in the kitchen, balancing execution with leadership to elevate both guest experiences and team performance.
Our Ideal candidate is:
A detail oriented culinary leader who will operate the kitchen on a daily basis with professionalism, respect, efficiency, knowledge and awareness. You will understand the philosophy of the Chef and adhere to all restaurant policies. You will mentor and lead junior staff members and uphold restaurant standards and cleanliness.
Our ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with the Chef and HR to develop an atmosphere that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.
What you bring to the table:
Personal Attributes
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Gracious spirit of hospitality
Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
Professional Attributes
Advanced knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to analyze data
Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns
Basic Qualifications
minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 1 years in a leadership role
Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
Have the stamina to work in excess of 50 hours per week
Spanish language skills a plus
Salary Range:60,000-65,000/yr

Work arrangement
No