Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Company-paid Short-Term Disability & 


Life Insurance

2 weeks paid vacation & up to 5 flex‑d

Paid Family & Medical Leave

401(k) with match up to 120%

Stock Purchase program

Discount program for merchants

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Cincinnati is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading a talented culinary team and delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will help ensure food safety, sanitation, and menu execution with a focus on consistency, quality, and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring proven leadership in upscale venues, passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to develop staff while maintaining high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Contribute to building top line sales and guest satisfaction through excellence in execution.
• Assist in menu execution and maintaining quality across dishes.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Wine knowledge

Team development

Food safety

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in leading a team of culinary professionals that deliver high-quality, great-tasting food; proper food safety and sanitation procedures, and profitability. The Sous Chef contributes to building top line sales and guest count through the delivery of a competitively superior team member and guest experience. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant. Additionally, the Sous Chef supports managing quality in all aspects of their job.

Job Requirements

• 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
• Stable job history which demonstrates upward career progression
• Restaurant Managers receive competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility
• Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacations and up to 5 flex days in your first year
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• After one year of service
• Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salary
• Company paid Retirement Plus Benefits
• Darden Employee Stock Purchase program
• Discount program for 1,000 of merchants
• State Benefits Overview