Executive Sous Chef | Venice Beach

NeueHouse is the private workspace and cultural home for creators, innovators, and thought leaders. With iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural experiences, and elevated hospitality, NeueHouse has reimagined the ideal environment for creative potential and progress. 

Our Properties

NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles: 

• Our Madison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s – and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
• Our Hollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre-defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
• Our Venice Beach House (VB) was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community.

Explore NHVB: https://www.neuehouse.com/venice-beach/  

The Role
The Venice Beach House + Reunion Executive Sous Chef assists in driving culinary excellence across the entirety of the business by focusing on the jewel box property. The Executive Sous Chef helps define and execute the high standards set for the Reunion Restaurant, supports recruiting and developing the culinary team, and drives a high-quality seasonal, sustainable, innovative, and wellness-focused menu. Directly reporting to the Reunion Executive Chef and Venice Beach General Manager, the role will oversee all culinary teams on-premise. The Executive Sous Chef leads and represents the culinary program and is responsible for the overall success of the day-to-day operations of all NeueHouse teams and kitchens.

Strong candidates should have a background in culinary leadership and execution in high-volume and concept-forward kitchens. A strong emphasis is placed on candidates' ability to train and motivate teams to take pride in products and excel beyond standards and expectations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role, leading concept-driven kitchens.
• Drive internal teams to meticulously manage the physical appearance and behind-the-scenes operations of a first-class cultural institution.
• Training, development, and mentorship of in-house teams to ensure the maintenance of recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes and ensure that all culinary team members are following these standards.

Menu & Concept:

• In the absence of the Executive Chef on premises, the Executive Sous Chef leads and represents the culinary teams and program and is responsible for the overall success of the day-to-day operations of all NeueHouse Venice Beach kitchens.
• Assists the Executive Chef in menu development; considers the availability of raw food and ingredients, availability of skill required in preparing new menus, always upholding the high standards set for the Reunion culinary program.
• Preparation and execution of a seasonal menu concept and bespoke menu concepts for optional private and Member and Guest events.
• Ensure kitchen operations can run smoothly and efficiently with a mind toward Member and Guest, as well as employee experience.

Financial Management:

• Under the guidance of the Executive Chef; oversee vendor management & negotiation, company invoice tracking, food cost management, labor cost management and inventory control.
• Analyzes weekly/daily menu item analysis to understand sales, with Member and Guest preferences in mind.
• Determination of purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
• Ensure all expense control/forecasting systems are in place with close monitoring of all department expenses including revenue to payroll ratio.
• Read, plan and communicate culinary elements of all Reunion kitchens P&L statements.

Health, Safety & Team Management:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and compliance with all Health & Safety, company Employment policies/service procedures/standards as these relate to the kitchen and culinary team.
• Implement all DOH requirements and HACCP safety program across all kitchens.
• Under the guidance of the Executive Chef; Coordinate hiring and training activities for the kitchen and other production and all back of house employees while continuously mentoring and monitoring their performance.
• Is present in the kitchen with the team during prime service periods and is working in the kitchen/prep for a majority of their scheduled time.
• Provides the Executive Chef and Reunion General Manager schedule advice on a weekly basis for culinary teams.
• Leadership and development of talent on our kitchen teams.
• Guide, develop, and implement operational excellence decisions that become scalable SOPs for property development, new concept development, and/or F&B changes within the property. Be prepared to outline policies, procedures, and systems to improve our business, service, retention, and magic of the NeueHouse experience.

Diversity & Representation: NeueHouse is committed to building and supporting diverse and representative communities, long-term career opportunities and extends Equal Employment Opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. NeueHouse is committed to equitable and competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members and will consider many factors when extending offers of employment. Some of the factors we consider may include: qualifications of individual applicants against the position and business needs, years of relevant experience in role or industry, specific or unique skills, certifications or professional accreditations specific to the role, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the role. The anticipated range for compensation shared here does not include any other components or benefits that may be available.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources