Rich Table
Junior Sous Chef
San Francisco, California, US
Role snapshot
Rich Table is hiring a Junior Sous Chef on a full-time basis. This is a role based in San Francisco, California, US.
- Company
- Rich Table
- Location
- San Francisco, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Rich Table publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Rich Table is looking for a talented and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team!
This is a hands on position for someone looking to grow into a kitchen leadership role. The Junior Sous Chef will start by working on the line, learning each station, and becoming familiar with our menu, standards, and kitchen operations. As they gain experience and demonstrate their abilities, they will gradually take on more responsibility in supporting the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef.
We're looking for a driven individual with strong culinary skills, a good work ethic, and an interest in continuing to learn and grow with our team.
Job Responsibilities
- Work alongside the culinary team during daily prep and service, ensuring consistent execution and quality
- Learn and master each kitchen station, developing a thorough understanding of our menu, recipes, and standards
- Maintain high standards for food preparation, presentation, and consistency
- Keep workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout service
- Assist with daily kitchen operations, including prep planning and production
- Gradually take on leadership responsibilities, including training and supporting other kitchen employees
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef with inventory, ordering, and food cost management
- Contribute to menu development, seasonal changes, and recipe testing
- Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in a fast paced/high volume, fine dining restaurant
- Strong cooking skills and attention to detail
- Genuine interest in food, seasonality, technique, and continuing to learn
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop leadership skills
- Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive kitchen environment
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends & holidays
What We Offer:
- Opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and grow within the Rich Table restaurant group
- A collaborative, professional kitchen where quality and teamwork matter
- Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose (for eligible employees)
- 401k with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your earnings as matching contributions
- Hands on experience working with seasonal ingredients and thoughtful, technique driven food
- Daily family meal and employee dining discounts
- Housing available within walking distance of the restaurant
This is a great opportunity for an experienced line cook looking to take the next step in their career and develop into a kitchen leadership position. If you're passionate about cooking with great ingredients, take pride in your craft, and are eager to learn and grow with the Rich Table team, we'd love to meet you!
More detail about Rich Table part of Rich Table Restaurant Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/463-Rich-Table
This is a hands on position for someone looking to grow into a kitchen leadership role. The Junior Sous Chef will start by working on the line, learning each station, and becoming familiar with our menu, standards, and kitchen operations. As they gain experience and demonstrate their abilities, they will gradually take on more responsibility in supporting the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef.
We're looking for a driven individual with strong culinary skills, a good work ethic, and an interest in continuing to learn and grow with our team.
Job Responsibilities
- Work alongside the culinary team during daily prep and service, ensuring consistent execution and quality
- Learn and master each kitchen station, developing a thorough understanding of our menu, recipes, and standards
- Maintain high standards for food preparation, presentation, and consistency
- Keep workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout service
- Assist with daily kitchen operations, including prep planning and production
- Gradually take on leadership responsibilities, including training and supporting other kitchen employees
- Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef with inventory, ordering, and food cost management
- Contribute to menu development, seasonal changes, and recipe testing
- Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in a fast paced/high volume, fine dining restaurant
- Strong cooking skills and attention to detail
- Genuine interest in food, seasonality, technique, and continuing to learn
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop leadership skills
- Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive kitchen environment
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends & holidays
What We Offer:
- Opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and grow within the Rich Table restaurant group
- A collaborative, professional kitchen where quality and teamwork matter
- Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose (for eligible employees)
- 401k with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your earnings as matching contributions
- Hands on experience working with seasonal ingredients and thoughtful, technique driven food
- Daily family meal and employee dining discounts
- Housing available within walking distance of the restaurant
This is a great opportunity for an experienced line cook looking to take the next step in their career and develop into a kitchen leadership position. If you're passionate about cooking with great ingredients, take pride in your craft, and are eager to learn and grow with the Rich Table team, we'd love to meet you!
More detail about Rich Table part of Rich Table Restaurant Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/463-Rich-Table