Location: Orange County, CA (local candidates only; no relocation)
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO
High-volume, upscale Asian-Fusion restaurant seeks an Executive Sous Chef for a fully creative, hands-on leadership role.
Qualifications:

• 2+ years as Executive Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine or 3-5 years as Sous Chef,
• Fine dining experience with strong Asian Fusion/Asian cuisine background,
• Creative, hands-on leader with proven training and team development strength.
• Experience supporting high-volume operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen execution in a high-volume, fine dining environment with consistent quality and speed.
• Drive menu development and creative specials rooted in Asian Fusion, while maintaining food and labor standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor BOH team; enforce recipes, prep systems, and service standards.
• Partner with leadership on ordering, inventory, and sanitation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.