Sous Chef - Level II

Oversee daily prep and production of a high-volume, scratch-made menu

Ensure consistent quality through hands-on involvement—tasting, adjusting, and course-correcting

Monitor freshness and quality of all incoming products

Maintain consistency across sauces, soups, broths, and prepared ingredients

Uphold standards that reflect Life Alive’s commitment to whole food and vitality

Participate in the onboarding, and develop prep team members

Foster a collaborative, mission-driven team culture

Provide consistent coaching, feedback, and performance development

Train team members on systems, standards, and culinary techniques

Lead shifts with positivity, clarity, and strong communication

Own the prep and purchasing operation to ensure proper product levels and minimal waste

Use forecasting tools to align prep with sales volume

Ensure efficient execution of prep systems and workflows

Maintain full operational readiness for each shift

Execute purchasing within budget and maintain proper inventory levels

Use sales forecasting and labor tools to drive efficiency

Develop team capabilities to improve productivity and maintain margins

Uphold strict cleanliness and organization standards—“clean is clean, no exceptions”

Train and enforce “clean as you go” practices

Lead daily and deep cleaning routines with the team

Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation guidelines

Partner with the General Manager to regularly audit the facility

Independently motivated

Able to manage through ambiguity

Growth mindset orientated

Capable of running shifts without supervision

Cool and Calm Demeanor under pressure

Able to troubleshoot and solve problems in the moment

Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Knowledgeable of customer service techniques

Able to lead Team-building skills

A strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

Eager to learn systems and take ownership

Able to complete tasks, sometimes unsupervised