RH

Luxury home furnishings retailer; direct-to-consumer

Junior Sous Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewport Beach, CA, USA$30 - $32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working in full-service restaurants, preferably in luxury hospitality, with demonstrated leadership qualities, professionalism, and teamwork.
A food safety certificate as required by local mandates.
Proficient culinary expertise, including expert knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, workload, and business partners in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed.
Legal authorization to work in the country of application at the time of hire.
Effective verbal communication in English to provide exceptional service to guests and collaborate with fellow team members.
Ability to stoop, bend, and reach frequently, both overhead and below counter height.
Ability to lift or move items up to 25 kilograms using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as part of daily work activities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment, including exposure to high and low temperatures and movement through busy work areas.
Ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, kitchen communications, and safety alerts.
Ability to safely ascend and descend stairs, with or without carrying food, beverages, or service equipment.
Ongoing adherence to safety, sanitation, and food-handling standards in a commercial kitchen environment.
Ability to sustain focus and composure while working across high-temperature and low-temperature stations in a dynamic, high-energy setting.
Ability to read and interpret printed or digital preparation lists and recipes as required during daily operations.

Responsibilities

Live the organization’s vision, values, and beliefs every day.
Lead daily setup and breakdown of the kitchen.
Own service execution by conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting to maintain guest experiences.
Assist in driving operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across hospitality areas and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Assist with receiving food orders and ensure items are labeled, dated, stored, and rotated properly.
Communicate product and preparation needs to the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chefs.
Contribute to the daily Leader Notes log by recording staff, training, service, and food issues addressed during the shift while maintaining confidentiality regarding team member information.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in luxury hospitality.

ASSISTANT CULINARY LEADER

With over 20 Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Culinary Leader to play a key role in our culinary team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving operational success and maintaining the highest culinary standards. Working closely with the Sous Chefs, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Chef, you will help oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor and develop culinary talent, and support the implementation of innovative processes and efficiencies that enhance kitchen performance. As a leader, you will foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the culinary team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
Lead daily setup and breakdown of the kitchen
Own service execution, conducting line checks, monitoring food preparation, and leading expediting to maintain world-class guest experiences.
Assist in driving operational excellence by implementing and upholding quality and safety standards across all hospitality areas, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Assist with receiving food orders, ensuring that all items are labeled, dated, stored, and rotated properly.
Communicate product and/or prep needs to the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chefs.
Contribute to the daily Leader Notes log with a record of staff, training, service, and food issues addressed during the shift, while maintaining confidentiality with respect to Team Member information.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

3+ years of experience working in full-service restaurants, preferably in luxury hospitality, with a demonstrated ability to exemplify strong leadership qualities, professionalism, and teamwork.
Food safety certificate as required by local mandates
Proficient culinary expertise, including expert knife techniques and execution of high-level cooking standards
Effectively multitask, prioritize and manage multiple projects, workload and business partners in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts as needed
Legal authorization to work in the country of application at the time of hire
Effective verbal communication in English is required to provide exceptional service to guests and collaborate with fellow Team Members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent stooping, bending, and reaching, both overhead and below counter height
Lifting or moving items up to 25 kgs using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques
Standing and walking for extended periods as part of daily work activities
Work performed in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment, including exposure to high and low temperatures and movement through busy work areas
Hearing and responding to verbal instructions, kitchen communications, and safety alerts are necessary for safe and effective operations
Safely ascending and descending stairs, with or without carrying food, beverages, or service equipment
Ongoing adherence to safety, sanitation, and food-handling standards in a commercial kitchen environment
Sustaining focus and composure while working across high-temperature and low-temperature stations in a dynamic, high-energy setting
Reading and interpreting printed or digital preparation lists and recipes as required during daily operations

Pay Range: $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly

About the Company

RH

Luxury home furnishings retailer; direct-to-consumer

RH is a luxury home furnishings retailer offering high-end furniture, lighting, textiles, and decor. Its products are sold directly to consumers online, in galleries, or via sourcebooks, and through RH Contract for B2B partnerships, with exclusive and reissued Modernist-inspired designs presented as curated collections. The company combines product sales with services like interior design consultations and on-site hospitality in galleries to create a cohesive brand experience. Its goal is to be the premier brand for luxury home environments by serving individual buyers and business partners and expanding internationally through its direct channels and contract division.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Corte Madera, CA
Founded: 1979

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