Fine-Dining Sous Chef: Lead, Train & Elevate Menus

Eddie-Merlot; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie Merlot's is seeking a Sous Chef to direct and maintain a safe, profitable kitchen operation, ensuring high-quality food for guests, banquets and events. You will lead a team, manage staffing, and uphold Eddie Merlot’s standards for freshness and hospitality.

Responsibilities include supervising food production, coaching staff, assisting with recruiting, and coordinating with the leadership team to meet financial and service goals in a fine-dining setting.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of kitchen management experience as Sous Chef or Lead Cook.
• Fluent English required; working knowledge of Spanish preferred.
• College or culinary training and extensive cooking and production experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in food production operations.
• Leads, directs, coaches and teaches kitchen and food production team members.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring, and training team members.
• Prepares daily production list and directs activities for meals, banquets, and events.
• Monitors line temps, portions, quality and presentation to meet standards.
• Develops training plans and growth opportunities for team members.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Fluent English

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Eddie Merlot's is seeking a Sous Chef to direct and maintain a safe, profitable kitchen operation, ensuring high-quality food for guests, banquets and events. You will lead a team, manage staffing, and uphold Eddie Merlot’s standards for freshness and hospitality.

Responsibilities include supervising food production, coaching staff, assisting with recruiting, and coordinating with the leadership team to meet financial and service goals in a fine-dining setting.