Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Menu & Guest Experience

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Flex days

Paid Family Leave

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee discount

State benefits

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Raleigh is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading a high-volume culinary team. You will help deliver exceptional, safe, and profitable dining experiences through precise execution and staff development.

The role emphasizes menu execution, quality control, and creating a compelling guest experience. Competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, stock purchase program, and

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and service.
• Proven ability to develop team.
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Contribute to building top-line sales and guest count through team and guest experience.
• Ensure menu items are executed with excellence and consistency.
• Support quality control across all kitchen operations and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Food safety

Wine knowledge

Job description

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Raleigh is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading a high-volume culinary team. You will help deliver exceptional, safe, and profitable dining experiences through precise execution and staff development.

The role emphasizes menu execution, quality control, and creating a compelling guest experience. Competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, stock purchase program, and