Ventura,CA,USA Job:Line-Jr. Sous-Ventura,CA(Part-time) | Hiring

Urban Plates LLC is a contemporary fast-casual restaurant company focused on changing the way the world eats by delivering fresh, flavorful, and nutritious meals to its guests. Known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community engagement, Urban Plates aims to provide a great place to work where team members can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. With a strong foundation built on a culture of respect and core values, Urban Plates serves a diverse customer base through its neighborhood restaurant locations. The company values inclusivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, creating a supportive environment where employees feel motivated to excel. The Jr. Sous Chef position at Urban Plates is an entry-level leadership development role within the Operations department, reporting directly to the General Manager at the restaurant location. This non-exempt role offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $16.50 to $18.00 per hour, plus average tips ranging from $3.37 to $3.79 per hour, making it an attractive opportunity for individuals seeking to build a career in food service management. The Jr. Sous Chef is instrumental in assisting the management team with upholding the highest standards for food quality, presentation, and safety while fostering an environment of teamwork and excellence. This role is ideally suited for team members who aspire to grow into leadership positions by developing essential culinary and operational skills. The Jr. Sous works closely with chefs and management to receive orders, oversee kitchen opening and closing functions, expedite meal preparation, assemble take-out orders, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation areas and equipment. The position demands a strong knowledge of culinary techniques to ensure consistent execution of menu items according to Urban Plates’ recipes and presentation standards. Moreover, Jr. Sous Chefs play a proactive role in monitoring meal quality, portion control, and temperature compliance, ensuring guest satisfaction with every dish served. They are responsible for prepping stations before service and preparing mis-en-place for subsequent shifts, reinforcing efficiency and readiness in a fast-paced environment. A vital aspect of the role is to uphold safety standards by properly using kitchen equipment, applying advanced knife skills, and maintaining safe, clean, and organized workspaces. Additional duties include assisting with food and labor cost controls, managing inventory and purveyor listings, ensuring proper labeling, dating, and storage of products for optimal freshness and compliance, and fostering effective communication with both guests and team members to promptly address needs and solve problems. The Jr. Sous also sets the tone for the shift, assuming leadership responsibility for outcomes, and secures the premises during closing activities to maintain safety and security. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 21 years old, and preferably have 1 to 2 years of experience in the food service or hospitality industry. Basic math skills and excellent communication abilities in English are essential, with bilingual Spanish speakers considered a plus. Success in this role requires the ability to manage stress, prioritize multiple tasks in a high-volume setting, demonstrate self-motivation, and collaborate effectively within a team while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor. The work environment is dynamic, involving indoor and outdoor conditions, extended standing and mobility, and the use of various kitchen equipment. Physical demands include regular lifting of items up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, and frequent handwashing. Urban Plates is committed to equal opportunity employment and considers applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with relevant fair chance policies, reinforcing their dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years of food service or hospitality industry experience preferred
• Basic math skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English
• Ability to manage stress and work in a high-volume environment
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor