Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading upscale restaurant seeks a committed Sous Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will support the Executive Chef, ensuring high-quality food delivery and an excellent guest experience while managing culinary operations. Join a dynamic team offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

2 weeks paid vacation and up to 5 flex days in your first year

Paid Family and Medical Leave

401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salary

Employee Stock Purchase program

Discount program for 1,000 merchants

Qualifications

• Proven success in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Stable job history demonstrating upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef and lead culinary team.
• Ensure menu items are executed with excellence.
• Manage quality and food safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Team development

Execution methods

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 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 a team
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history demonstrating upward career progression

Benefits

• Competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility
• Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacation 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 merchants