Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Fine-Dining & Team

Eddie-Merlot; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie Merlot's, a fine-dining restaurant, is seeking a Sous Chef to direct and manage a safe, profitable kitchen operation. You will oversee food preparation for meals, banquets, and events, driving quality, freshness, and guest satisfaction.

Lead a skilled kitchen team, develop training plans, and collaborate with the leadership team to maintain Eddie Merlot’s standards. Responsibilities include scheduling, cost control, inventory, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Three or more year’s kitchen management experience as Sous Chef or Lead Cook.
• College or culinary training and extensive cooking experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in food production operations.
• Leads, coaches and teaches kitchen and food production team members.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring, and training staff using approved materials.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu knowledge

Food production

Communication skills

Word processing

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary training

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Restaurant software

Job description

Eddie Merlot's, a fine-dining restaurant, is seeking a Sous Chef to direct and manage a safe, profitable kitchen operation. You will oversee food preparation for meals, banquets, and events, driving quality, freshness, and guest satisfaction.

Lead a skilled kitchen team, develop training plans, and collaborate with the leadership team to maintain Eddie Merlot’s standards. Responsibilities include scheduling, cost control, inventory, and ensuring health and safety compliance.