PM Sous Chef Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant Sacramento

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Opening in March 2026 in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Aiona is a bold new culinary destination celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mediterranean cuisine through the ancient art of wood‑fired cooking. Featuring an open kitchen, refined indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and a world‑class wine program, Aiona offers an immersive dining experience rooted in craft, fire, and hospitality.

Our mission is to bring world‑class food, wine, and hospitality to Sacramento while becoming a premier destination for dining and private events.

Aiona is seeking an experienced, motivated PM Sous Chef to join our opening culinary leadership team. This role supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in overseeing evening kitchen operations while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and execution.

The PM Sous Chef will play a key role in leading service, mentoring cooks, and helping build systems and culture in a high‑performance, live‑fire kitchen.

• Lead and supervise PM kitchen operations during dinner service
• Ensure consistent execution of menu items to Aiona’s standards
• Manage and support line cooks during service, providing direction and feedback
• Coordinate timing, pacing, and communication between stations
• Assist with menu execution, recipe adherence, and plating standards
• Step into any station as needed to support service flow
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Assist with prep, production, and service as needed

• Support training, coaching, and development of kitchen staff
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and shift coverage
• Help monitor food quality, portion control, and waste reduction
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Participate in pre‑service meetings, tastings, and post‑service evaluations

• Work closely with FOH leadership to support smooth service execution
• Uphold Aiona’s culinary vision, culture, and professional standards
• Lead by example with calm, focused, and respectful communication
• Contribute to a positive, disciplined, and team‑oriented kitchen culture

• 3+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, including leadership or sous chef experience
• Strong understanding of line cooking, service execution, and kitchen organization
• Experience with live‑fire, grill, or wood‑fired cooking preferred
• Ability to lead under pressure in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Availability for PM, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts

* Temporary month to month‑based parking pass

The above requirements and benefits are not intended to be all‑inclusive.