Sous Chef

4w1 month ago

Eureka! Restaurant Group

Berkeley, US · Full-time · $50,000 – $65,000

About this role

At Eureka! we make people feel good and feel alive through our shared values of Energy, Discovery, and Community. As a Sous Chef, you will lead a passionate team in a fun, fast-paced environment dedicated to craft beer, small-batch whiskey, and damn good food.

Your daily responsibilities include executing opening and closing checklists, maintaining the Taste-Plate log, and ordering accurately to par. You will support line operations while ensuring cost control through careful portion management and inventory accuracy.

Our culture is built on genuine connections, and you will help maintain a welcoming ambiance through lighting, music, and table setup. You will also enforce safety and sanitation standards, adhering to ABC regulations and local codes to ensure a secure environment for guests and staff.

We offer substantial growth opportunities with 65% of management promoted from within. You can benefit from management development programs, quarterly bonus incentives, and access to medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members.

Requirements

Previous experience as a sous chef or lead line cook in a high-volume kitchen.
Strong knowledge of food cost control and inventory management.
Understanding of health department regulations and safe food handling practices.
Ability to train and lead kitchen staff with enthusiasm and passion for Discovery.
Passion for craft beer, small-batch whiskey, and high-quality food.
Commitment to our values of Energy, Discovery, and Community.

Responsibilities

Achieve restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.
Control costs through portion management, reducing food and labor waste, and executing accurate inventories regularly.
Ensure compliance with Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations and local safety codes to avoid legal challenges.
Maintain a safe, secure environment by enforcing sanitation standards and implementing disaster plans.
Manage restaurant ambiance by controlling lighting, music, table setups, and live music arrangements.
Complete opening and closing checklists and maintain the daily Taste-Plate log.
Order ingredients accurately to par and support line operations during service.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Weekly Pay
Quarterly Bonus Incentive
Company contests with experiential trips to exciting beverage and food destinations.
Growth Opportunities – 65% promote from within
Management Development programs
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time team members
Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and licensed counseling