Senior Sous Chef — Fine-Dining Leadership & Training

Eddie-Merlot; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie Merlot's in Cincinnati is seeking a Sous Chef to direct and maintain a safe, profitable kitchen operations. You will lead a high-quality food program for meals, banquets, and events, and mentor the kitchen team to grow skills and cross-train.

You will partner with chefs across locations to ensure consistent menus and guest satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary training, and fluent English (Spanish preferred).

Qualifications

• Three or more year’s kitchen management experience as Sous Chef or Lead Cook.
• College or culinary training and extensive cooking and production experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, team development and team retention.
• Extensive knowledge of menus, food preparation, and presentation techniques typically found in a fine-dining establishment.
• Fluent English; working knowledge of Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and maintains a safe, profitable kitchen operation.
• Leads, coaches and teaches kitchen and food production team members.
• Participates in recruiting, hiring, and training using approved materials.
• Monitors cost, budgets, scheduling and performance to meet financial metrics.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborates with chefs at other locations and supports event menus.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Team retention

Strong communication

Fluent English

Spanish knowledge

Budgeting basics

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Restaurant software

Job description

Eddie Merlot's in Cincinnati is seeking a Sous Chef to direct and maintain a safe, profitable kitchen operations. You will lead a high-quality food program for meals, banquets, and events, and mentor the kitchen team to grow skills and cross-train.

You will partner with chefs across locations to ensure consistent menus and guest satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary training, and fluent English (Spanish preferred).