Sous Chef

Gold Palm is a new(ish) cocktail bar and kitchen from the people that opened Bar Shiru. We serve Pakistani-inspired small plates (aka "Pakistani Party Food") in an stylish but casual setting just steps from The Fox Theater in the heart of Uptown Oakland's Arts and Entertainment District. We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, drama-free kitchen professional to join our team. We are proud of our food program. The recipes our inspired by one of the co-owner's mother's recipes and reflect her Pakistani upbringing. While it is delicious and crowd-pleasing, the food is not complicated and this is not a fine-dining operation. However, we run a tight ship and expect punctuality, cleanliness and professionalism at all times, without exception.  Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):Menu & Recipe Execution : Perform daily prep and cooking along with recipe development, special menus, and seasonal updates when needed/requested by leadership. Cooking: Be able to execute every dish on our menu across all stations with quality, care and speed Inventory & Ordering: Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering and receiving supplies, and minimize waste through effective stock rotation and storage practices (FIFO). Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation; conduct regular checks on portioning, seasoning, and plating. Ensure Food Safety: maintain the highest level of cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas according to local health codes. Kitchen Management: Support the team in daily kitchen operations. Shift Leadership: Act as the manager on duty when needed, or in the absence of senior team, handling any issues that arise with professionalism and efficiency Supervise Staff: Lead, train, and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and junior kitchen staff during service; delegate tasks effectively to maintain workflow and kitchen standards. Expo: work the expo station when needed to ensure clear communication as tickets come in and timely delivery of dishes to FOH. Team Collaboration: Work closely with the entire team to make sure the kitchen is running smoothly, efficiently and without drama in order to ensure customer satisfaction. Key Requirements: Experience - At least 2 years experience as a CDP or Sous in a fast-paced commercial kitchen Punctuality - we do not tolerate tardiness Bi-lingual - you can understand and speak in both English and Spanish Kindness and empathy - we strive to run a clean, fast and efficient kitchen with no screaming, no belittling other team members, no drama and no bullshit. Accountability - mistakes happen, just own it.  Team player - treat others with respect, no matter their role Takes Direction - feedback and constructive criticism taken in stride with an eye on continual improvement Proactive self-starter - you don't need to be micromanaged to deliver on daily tasks  Be nice - for real.  Work hard - you lead by example  We are looking for someone who wants to be here long term. Someone who wants to learn and grow and be a part of building something special for Oakland. Please do not apply if you do not meet the application criteria listed above. We look forward to meeting you. More detail about Gold Palm part of Bar Shiru & Gold Palm, please visit

Created: 2025-09-22