Sous Chef

Title: Sous Chef – Hotpot / Asian Fusion Restaurant – San Francisco, CA
Company: IPOT
Location: San Francisco, CA (City or Neighborhood)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:
Join the team at IPOT, a vibrant hotpot and Asian-fusion concept located in San Francisco. We're expanding our lunch service and brand presence, and we're seeking a motivated Sous Chef to help drive excellence in the kitchen—from menu execution, inventory control, to staff development and service optimization.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor line cooks, prep team and dish‐stations; ensure consistency in recipes, mise en place, and throughput.
• Collaborate in menu development (hotpot broths, dipping sauces, meats & ingredients, specials) and help implement new lunch service initiatives.
• Oversee kitchen during shifts in the chef's absence: scheduling, ordering, waste control, sanitation, vendor relations.
• Help implement brand-driven standards for IPOT across service types (dine-in lunch, dinner, hotpot experience) and support delivery/take-out operations.
• Ensure compliance with all local/regional health regulations, labor-laws, and internal policies.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or senior line cook in a high-volume restaurant (ideally Asian cuisine, hotpot, or fusion).
• Strong leadership skills; ability to train and manage teams.
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety (ServSafe or equivalent), cost-control, inventory management.
• Creative mindset for menu enhancements and willingness to embrace brand growth initiatives (delivery, lunch service, social-media driven specials).
• Flexible schedule – evenings, weekends, and potentially early shifts for lunch service.
• Passion for hospitality, quality food, and building a strong kitchen culture.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $32-40/hour (commensurate with experience)
• Opportunity for performance bonus and growth into Head Chef/Executive Sous Chef roles as brand expands.
• Employee food discounts and free meals during shifts.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume outlining your kitchen leadership experience, cuisine background, and why you want to join IPOT. Include two references (if available) and your availability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person