Sous Chef | Old Gold Tomato Pies | Now Hiring

Old Gold – Los Angeles, CA
$70,000 a year (exempt, salaried) • Full-time
East Hollywood, CA
Opportunity for Advancement to Chef de Cuisine (CDC) About Old Gold

Old Gold is a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant in East Hollywood offering Sicilian-style pizza, seasonal vegetable-forward dishes, and a focused, hospitality-first experience. We are committed to quality, sustainability, and creating a team-oriented work environment. Position Summary

We are hiring a Sous Chef to support our back-of-house leadership team. This role combines hands-on kitchen responsibilities with operations support, including mentorship, prep systems, and quality control. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position, with a clear advancement track to Chef de Cuisine for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities

• Lead line operations during prep and service
  
  
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards
  
  
• Train and support BOH team members in execution, efficiency, and station management
  
  
• Collaborate with leadership on menu planning and inventory control
  
  
• Uphold all relevant health code, food handling, and workplace safety practices
  
  

• Minimum 2 years experience in a kitchen leadership role (Sous Chef, Line Lead, or equivalent)
  
  
• Proficiency in vegetable preparation and working with seasonal produce
  
  
• Experience with dough preparation, fermentation, or pizza highly preferred
  
  
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  
  
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment
  
  

• Annual Salary: $70,000

• Opportunity to advance into a Chef de Cuisine role
  
  
• Daily staff meal
  
  
• Dining discounts
  
  
• Professional development and direct input on menu and kitchen systems
  
  
• Future benefits including health coverage may become available as we grow
  
  

This is a full-time position. Standard workweek is approximately 45–50 hours, including evenings and weekends. This position is classified as exempt under California wage and hour law. Equal Opportunity Employer

Old Gold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. Notice to Applicants

In compliance with California law, we:

• Do not require disclosure of criminal history until after a conditional offer is made, per the California Fair Chance Act.
  
  
• Provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process upon request, in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
  
  
• Comply with all applicable wage orders and labor codes.
  
  

Please submit your resume and a short note about your background and interest in Old Gold. We look forward to hearing from you.