Executive Sous Chef Job at Viva Chefs, San Francisco, CA

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  • Viva Chefs
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Sous Chef Hiring on behalf of Locale, a Y Combinator-backed company Powered by Viva Chefs At Viva Chefs, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way healthy food is made and enjoyed. We’re proud to partner with Locale, a fast-growing, YC-backed food startup redefining healthy prepared meals, to help build out their culinary team.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and coach a growing team of 15+ cooks and builders
  • Scale production as the business expands , and help design the systems that make it possible
  • Collaborate on R&D for new dishes , and help scale recipes for 10x output without compromising quality
  • Develop and implement kitchen processes that improve efficiency and maintain our gold standard for flavor and nutrition
  • Be hands-on in the kitchen, leading by example and ensuring each meal meets our highest standards

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience in professional kitchens, high-volume production is a big plus!
  • A strong leader and people manager who knows how to coach and empower a team
  • A refined palate and the ability to R&D and scale exceptional recipes
  • Someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and jump into any task
  • Deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, growing startup environment
  • Comfortable using tech tools for recipe documentation, inventory, and operations
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish? That’s a huge plus !

Schedule & Availability:

We’re currently running afternoon shifts Tuesday–Friday (approx. 2–10 PM) and daytime shifts on weekends (Saturday & Sunday). Flexibility is key as we grow and evolve our operations.

Perks & Benefits:

  • $95K/year salary, negotiable based on experience
  • Equity ownership – grow with us!
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Delicious, nourishing meals provided
  • Team discount for meals at home


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Oakland, CA 94605 (Preferred)

Oakland, CA 94605: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 08/07/2025

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation, Weekend work, Sunday, Day shift, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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