Marseié — Main Street, Santa Monica
Marseié is a new neighborhood restaurant inspired by the food, energy, and culture of Marseille and the Mediterranean. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef who wants to help us build a strong kitchen, develop the menu, and grow with the restaurant.
You do not need to already be an expert in Marseille cuisine. Experience with Southern French, Mediterranean, Italian, or similar food is a plus, but we are equally interested in someone who is genuinely curious and excited to learn. Experience with pizza and bread is a plus.
This is a leadership position for someone who enjoys both cooking and managing. You will work closely with ownership and the culinary team on menu development, recipe testing, kitchen systems, and daily execution.
Responsibilities
Lead and organize daily kitchen operations
Maintain consistency, quality, presentation, and portion control
Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships
Control food costs, waste, and kitchen labor
Prepare weekly kitchen schedules
Train, supervise, and motivate the kitchen team
Create and maintain recipes, prep lists, and kitchen procedures
Participate actively in menu development and seasonal specials
Maintain a clean, organized, and health-code-compliant kitchen
Work the line and support the team during busy services
We Are Looking For Someone Who
Has previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or experienced kitchen supervisor
Is organized, reliable, calm under pressure, and comfortable taking responsibility
Understands inventory, ordering, scheduling, food cost, and kitchen systems
Enjoys developing recipes and improving dishes
Is collaborative, creative, and not afraid to be hands-on
Is interested in Marseille, Mediterranean, and Urban food
Speaks English and Spanish fluently — both are required
Speaks French — a plus, but not required
This is an opportunity to be involved from the beginning and have a real voice in the food, recipes, systems, and culture of Marseie.
To apply, please send your résumé and a short introduction explaining your kitchen-management experience and what interests you about Marseié