Job Description

Alba Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our leadership team. Alba is a high-end Italian restaurant focused on exceptional ingredients, refined execution, and a hospitality-driven kitchen culture. Our goal is to be one of Los Angeles’ most respected dining destinations.

This role is designed for a strong leader who can operate as the right hand to the Chef de Cuisine , owning daily execution while helping drive standards, systems, and team performance.

The Executive Sous Chef will oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, organization, and excellence across every service. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading a team in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Culinary Leadership

• Uphold and enforce Alba’s standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
• Execute all recipes and systems with precision
• Lead and expedite service while maintaining composure and control
• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine on menu development and refinement

Operations & Systems

• Drive organization and efficiency across all kitchen operations
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and product management (FIFO, quality control)
• Maintain strong cost awareness across labor, food cost, and waste
• Ensure all prep and service systems are clean, clear, and consistently executed

Team Leadership

• Train, coach, and develop all BOH team members
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to performance standards
• Foster a culture of professionalism, urgency, and respect
• Provide ongoing feedback and support team growth

Service Execution

• Lead the line during service with clarity and authority
• Ensure proper pacing, communication, and coordination with FOH
• Maintain standards while driving efficiency during high-volume service

Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with all health department regulations (A-grade standard)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times
• ServSafe certification required

• 5+ years of progressive kitchen leadership experience (fine dining preferred)
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and manage teams
• Deep respect for ingredients, technique, and Italian cuisine
• Highly organized with strong operational discipline
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure

• Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 (based on experience and scope)
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Dining discounts

For more information or to submit candidates, please contact:
everett@cucinaalba.com

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