Executive Sous Chef

Company: Restaurant Associates
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Executive Sous Chef Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A ! Job Summary As Executive Sous Chef supporting the Wine Bar at LACMA, you will play a key leadership role in daily culinary execution while flexing across the broader campus as needed. This position is focused on hands on kitchen leadership, service support, and consistency, ensuring food is executed accurately, safely, and on pace in a high visibility environment. You will partner closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to support service, events, and cross outlet needs across the complex. This is an ideal role for a strong operator who enjoys being on the floor and in the kitchen, supporting teams during service, and stepping in where needed to keep operations running smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Support daily culinary execution for the Wine Bar, ensuring consistency, timing, and quality • Provide coverage and operational support across other outlets as needed, including events and catering • Lead kitchen teams during service with a calm, hands-on presence • Execute established menus, prep standards, and production processes accurately • Partner with the Complex Executive Chef and culinary leadership on daily priorities and service planning • Support training and development of hourly culinary associates • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times • Assist with inventory awareness, prep levels, and production flow • Help troubleshoot service challenges and adjust in real time to support guest experience Qualifications • Leadership experience in a restaurant, cultural institution, hotel, or multi-outlet environment • Strong service execution skills with the ability to support multiple concepts • Comfortable stepping into different kitchens and service styles as needed • Proven ability to lead teams during busy service periods • Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization • Collaborative, adaptable leadership style • Ability to communicate clearly with culinary and operations partners Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass -usa.com/wp- content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf Req ID: 1508040 Restaurant Associates Michael Abbey [[req_classification]]

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