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Sous Chef

Golden Bear Station More Info

8445 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452, United States Full Time • Salary ($80k - $105k)

We are a small, quality-driven restaurant committed to refined execution, thoughtful hospitality and continuous improvement. Our food is rooted intechnique, simplicity and respect for great ingredients. We believe excellence comes from discipline, curiosity and genuine care-not ego. We are looking for a chef who has experience in high-end, professional kitchen and is ready to take ownership, lead by example and help maintain the highest standards everyday. What we are looking for:

• Experience in fine dining or other high-level professional kitchens
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, teach and support a team
• Excellent understanding of classic cooking techniques and modern execution.
• Exceptional attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality.
• Calm, organized and composed under pressure.
• Clean, disciplined work habits and a high level of professionalism.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and improve.
• Reliability, accountability and pride in craftsmanship
• A team-first mindset with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining consistency, and help build a culture where every detail matters. We offer a respectful, collaborative work environment where high standards are matched with genuine appreciation for the people who help create them.

Competitive compensation is offered and will reflect experience, leadership, and the value you bring to the team. Exceptional candidates will be compensated accordingly. Please send your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and a little about your self. We look forward to meeting you and learn what drives you! Thank you Heidy

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $105,000.00)

Ability to Inspire and Teach Others

Ownership and Responsibility

Mentoring skills

Consistency in Work

Building a Positive Workplace Culture

Adaptability under pressure

Attention to Customer Satisfaction

Collaboration With Team Members

Golden Bear Station is an Italian American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.

Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place in the Michelin guide, with Mu Ramen being honored as a bib gourmand from the moment it opened until its closure, and Animo being acknowledged as a Michelin Guide restaurant.

Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor pizzas, pastas and seasonal delicacies. Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Italy, Golden Bear Station blends the imaginative interpretations and distinctive ideals of both Joshua and Heidy, resulting in an unparalleled dining experience.

The restaurant is located in a building that holds a rich history spanning over 90 years in Kenwood. Initially, the building served as a gas station alongside a bar called Golden Bear Service Station. in 2017, a comprehensive renovation was undertaken to modernize the building while paying upmost respect and gratitude to the Schuckler family, who have owned the property since its inception. Thus today the name Golden Bear Station is a tribute to the original neighborhood establishment.