Sous Chef

Now Hiring: Sous Chef at Coast Range Restaurant (Solvang, CA)Michelin Guide Rated Steak & Seafood restaurant. Coast Range Restaurant is seeking a skilled, driven Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen and uphold the standard of excellence that has made us a Central Coast culinary destination. In this role, you’ll be a key force behind a disciplined, high-performing culinary team, driving consistent execution, maintaining quality under pressure, and supporting smooth, confident service in a high-volume, high-expectation environment. You’ll help set the tone in the kitchen, reinforce standards, and ensure every plate reflects the craftsmanship, care, and hospitality Coast Range is known for. What You’ll Do:  Lead kitchen shifts and services with confidence, urgency, and calmEnsure consistency in plating, portioning, seasoning, and timing Engage in ongoing quality control and consistency to executing per recipeStep into any station as needed during serviceMaintain ticket flow and communication with services team during peak periodsUphold cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards at all times Train line cooks and prep staff on recipes, techniques, and standardsHold the line on quality and behavior — coach in the momentSupport onboarding of new culinary hiresHelp build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and prideAssist with performance feedback and corrective action when needed Oversee daily prep lists and executionAssist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of productsHelp manage inventory levels to minimize waste and shortagesEnforce FIFO, labeling, and rotation practicesSupport specials and menu changes as directed Help maintain food cost targets through portion control and waste reductionTrack and report comps, mistakes, and waste honestlySupport recipe adherence and yield awarenessAssist in building and maintaining BOH systems and checklists Ensure compliance with all health department, safety, and sanitation standardsMaintain ServSafe-level food safety practicesPromote a safe, respectful, harassment-free workplace Learn and follow California employment laws Who You Are: A proven kitchen leader with 2+ years of Sous Chef experience or a highly capable Lead Line Cook ready to step up in a full-service, high-volume restaurantSomeone who leads from the line, not the clipboard, hands-on, present during service, and respected by the culinary teamCalm, decisive, and steady under pressure; you keep the kitchen focused even when tickets are flyingDeeply knowledgeable in line execution, prep systems, food safety, and station flowComfortable training, correcting, and holding standards in the moment, without ego or theatricsExperienced with prep planning, ordering, receiving, and inventory control, or eager to own those responsibilitiesDetail-oriented when it comes to portioning, consistency, cleanliness, and waste reductionPassionate about great food and disciplined execution, with pride in doing things the right way every timeComfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, high-expectation kitchen environmentServSafe certified, with a strong understanding of California food safety standards Willing to work overtime hours and double time hours, during our seasonal rushes, paid at the appropriate 1.5x and 2x rates Requirements: 3–6+ years of professional kitchen experiencePrior Sous Chef or strong Lead Line Cook experience preferredAbility to run a shift independently Supportive leadership style with high expectations Calm under pressure; solutions-oriented mindsetAvailability for nights, weekends, and holidaysCalifornia food safety knowledge (ServSafe or willingness to obtain) Rate of Pay: $28-31/hr DOE, plus overtime due to seasonal nature of business Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off and sick leave About Us: Coast Range is a Central Coast destination. We feature a full steakhouse, seafood, raw bar, and an award-winning bar, with excellent cocktails and mocktails. We’re proud to be Michelin Guide–recognized and locally loved, for 4 years in a row. We’re looking for the right leader to help guide it forward and collaborate with our entire team. More detail about Coast Range, please visit