Description Do you love leading a kitchen team, making food people come back for, and helping cooks grow their skills? Helena Avenue Bakery is looking for a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Helena Avenue Bakery is part of Acme Hospitality, a family of award-winning restaurants, food and beverage concepts, and boutique hotels across California. We build hospitality experiences that inspire people, bring them together, and make them happy. Our core values are simple: Deliver Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity, and Celebrate Community. What You’ll Do • Lead daily kitchen operations, overseeing cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers • Help plan and develop menus, including seasonal changes, new dishes, and specials • Train and mentor your team through daily coaching and side-by-side development • Keep every plate consistent in taste, presentation, and portion through regular quality checks • Manage inventory and ordering and work to reduce waste • Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and kitchen equipment • Support hiring, scheduling, and performance management for the BOH team • Help reach financial goals by working with the Chef on weekly sales and budgets • Work closely with the front-of-house team, and support marketing events and community activities Why Join Us • Competitive pay of $26–$28 per hour • Consistent 10-hour shifts • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision and fringe benefits • Employee discount at all Acme Hospitality's restaurants and hotels. • A creative kitchen where your ideas help shape the menu • A team culture built on respect, training, and community Ready to lead with us? Requirements What You Bring • 2–4 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in a professional kitchen • Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred • Strong cooking skills and creativity in developing dishes and menus • Proven ability to lead a team with respect while holding everyone to high standards • In-depth knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and BOH systems • Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and stand for long periods while lifting heavy items • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays