Executive Sous Chef

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Job Title: Chef de Cuisine

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Department: Culinary Operations

Job Type: Full-Time

We’re looking for an inspired Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen across our restaurant, BBQ pit, and food truck in Santa Clara, California. This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for a culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, values local, fresh ingredients, and wants to help shape a kitchen culture rooted in quality, and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across restaurant, BBQ pit, and food truck service
• Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of recipes with attention to presentation
• Train, mentor, and supervise prep, line, and food truck teams
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and California health standards
• Collaborate on menu development featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Manage ordering, inventory, and minimize food waste
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture and lead by example

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years in a culinary leadership role
• Expertise in barbecue techniques (smoking, grilling, roasting)
• Experience with mobile or food truck kitchens is a plus
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, high-volume service, and cost control
• Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment
• ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification
• Passion for bold flavors, seasonal California produce, and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Culinary school training or advanced culinary certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive California-based salary with performance bonus (10% of base salary)
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Excellent health benefit package
• 401K match
• PTO
• Growth opportunities within a fast-growing culinary brand
• Fun, collaborative environment with meaningful impact

Join Us

If you’re ready to take the lead in a dynamic kitchen, showcase your culinary creativity, and inspire a team while celebrating California flavors, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your passion to the heart of Santa Clara’s food scene.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 167484

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Robert Goebel

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