Job Description
Sous Chef - Crawford's Social
Westlake Village, CA
Crawford's Social is looking for a Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team and continue pushing standards forward. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and takes real pride in consistency, organization, and execution.
We're not looking for someone to just "run a shift." We're looking for someone who can own their kitchen, develop people, and elevate the product every day.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading service with urgency, clarity, and control
- Maintaining food quality and consistency across all dayparts
- Supporting and developing the kitchen team
- Managing prep, pars, ordering, and inventory
- Ensuring stations are clean, organized, and set up for success
- Working closely with ownership and management on menu development and execution
- Upholding systems, processes, and accountability across the kitchen
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years experience in a Sous Chef or strong Kitchen Manager role
- High standards - you notice when things aren't right and fix them immediately
- Strong leadership presence - calm under pressure, direct, and fair
- Organized and systems-driven (we don't run chaotic kitchens)
- Ability to manage volume without sacrificing quality
- Team-first mentality with a focus on development and accountability
Why Crawford's Social
- Growing concept with real opportunity for advancement
- Leadership team that invests in systems, training, and people
- High-volume environment that will sharpen your skillset quickly
- Creative input on menu and kitchen operations
- Competitive pay based on experience
Expectations
Busy or not busy - standards don't change.
We take pride in what we put on the plate, and we're building a team that feels the same way.
If you're serious about your craft and want to be part of a kitchen that's moving forward, we want to hear from you.
Apply with your resume and a short note about your experience.
Company Description A high-volume, quality-driven hospitality group committed to excellent food, tight execution, and developing strong leaders as we grow new concepts. Company Description A high-volume, quality-driven hospitality group committed to excellent food, tight execution, and developing strong leaders as we grow new concepts.