Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid short-term disability and

Paid vacation and flex days

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Employee discount program

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Clayton, MO is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering top-tier, high-volume cuisine in an upscale setting.

You will lead a culinary team, uphold strict food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction and profitability through consistent execution and a passion for service.

This role includes mentoring staff, managing line stations, and ensuring menu items are prepared with excellence and consistency.

Qualifications

• Proven success as Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role in a high-volume upscale venue.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and service.
• Proven ability to develop and lead a team.
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that ensure great execution.
• Stable job history showing upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence.
• Lead a culinary team, maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to restaurant profitability through consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team development

High-volume service

Wine knowledge

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