Sous Chef

Parachute HiFi is seeking a Sous Chef to join our leadership team.

Led by James Beard Award-winning chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark, Parachute HiFi is a chef-driven restaurant and listening bar rooted in creativity, hospitality, and cultural storytelling. Our menu reflects the diverse influences that shape modern Asian American cuisine while remaining grounded in thoughtful technique, seasonality, and care.

We are looking for a dependable and organized culinary leader who thrives on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the craft of cooking and the responsibility of helping a kitchen operate at a high level every day.
This is a full-time leadership position. The typical schedule is approximately 1:00 PM through close, five days per week, including evenings and weekends, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.  The Sous Chef is expected to be actively involved in prep, service, team management, and closing procedures, and must be comfortable leading the kitchen through the entirety of service.

Responsibilities & Kitchen Leadership

• Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Hold team members accountable to standards of performance, professionalism, and conduct
• Train, mentor, and develop cooks at all levels
• Support onboarding and ongoing staff development
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, communication, and teamwork
• Lead by example through professionalism, organization, and work ethic
• Provide clear communication, coaching, and constructive feedback

Operations & Financial Management

• Manages ordering, receiving, and inventory 
• Monitor food cost and waste while maintaining quality standards
• Assist in labor management, operational efficiency and scheduling
• Maintain organized systems for prep, production, and service

Team Development

• Train, mentor, and develop cooks at all levels
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and teamwork
• Support onboarding and ongoing staff development
• Provide clear communication and constructive feedback

Service Execution

• Serve as the primary kitchen leader during service, ensuring standards of food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, and teamwork are consistently maintained.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership
• Anticipate challenges and solve problems proactively
• Maintain composure and leadership during busy services

• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Lead and maintain the rollout of seasonal menu items, recipes, and procedures, and event execution.
• Support menu development and creative collaboration
• Ensure consistency across all shifts and services

Food Safety & Standards

• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, labeling, and handling procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience
• Previous leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Cook, or similar role
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory management, and labor awareness
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience training and developing team members
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
• Passion for hospitality and creative, chef-driven cuisine

Who You Are

You take ownership. You follow through. You care about details without losing sight of the bigger picture.

You understand that a great kitchen is built not only through strong cooking, but through preparation, consistency, communication, and trust. You are comfortable holding standards, having difficult conversations when necessary, and creating accountability while maintaining a positive team culture.

You enjoy developing people, solving problems, and creating an environment where the entire team can succeed. You take pride in running a clean, organized, financially responsible kitchen and are committed to helping the restaurant perform at a high level every day.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow alongside a dedicated ownership team we'd love to hear from you.