Sous Chef

Yard House Restaurants; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Up to 3 weeks paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Job summary

A leading casual dining chain in Massachusetts seeks a Sous Chef to manage day-to-day operations. This role involves overseeing food quality, enhancing team dynamics, and ensuring a great guest experience. Candidates with current management experience in high-volume environments will excel. Opportunities for promotion exist, as 99% of managerial positions are filled internally. Competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in management in high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Demonstrates upward career and salary progression.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to deliver high-quality food.
• Create a positive workplace environment for team members.
• Ensure consistent execution in restaurant operations.

Skills

Strong passion for culinary excellence

Guest service

Leadership and team development

Knowledge of restaurant execution methods

Stable job history

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

$60,000 - $78,000 per year

We’re looking for a ringleader to lead the day-to-day operations at Yard House. Yard House is built on craft beer and classic rock. Great food, classic rock, good beer—and loads of it—are all part of the vibe that our Sous Chefs help create. Our Sous Chefs oversee day‑to‑day operations, consistently delivering high‑quality, great‑tasting food to our guests and creating workplaces that our team members proudly call home.

Benefits

• Yard House was built on craft beer and classic rock. “Boring” isn’t in our DNA—and it’s certainly not in our day‑to‑day.
• Competitive salary with weekly pay, and quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Commitment to Quality of Life with no more than 50 hours a week, and 2 days off.
• Paid time off: up to 3 weeks off a year within the first year.
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings.
• Company‑paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account.
• Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at a 15% discount.

Room To Grow

• 99% of our General Managers, Executive Chefs, and Directors of Operations are promoted from within, and 60% of our Restaurant Managers are promoted from Team Member positions.
• We’ve got 85+ restaurants nationwide with growth goals across the nation.
• We’re part of the Darden Family of Restaurants, the world’s largest casual dining company.

What We’re Looking For

• Current, salaried management experience in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant is preferred.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution.
• Stable job history, which demonstrates upward career and salary progression.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Restaurants

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