Sous Chef

Yard House Restaurants; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with weekly pay

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Yard House Restaurants is seeking a hands-on ringleader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our high-volume restaurants. You will lead the team to ensure consistent, high-quality food and a superior guest experience, while fostering a workplace our team members are excited to call their own.

We value strong leadership, a passion for culinary excellence, and a proven ability to develop staff. Competitive salary with weekly pay, quarterly bonus eligibility, and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant and lead the team to deliver high quality, great tasting food to guests.
• Drive execution and performance to meet brand standards and guest expectations.
• Develop and mentor team members to support internal promotions and career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operations excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$72000 per year - $82000 per year

Everyone should have a career this satisfying!

$72000 per year - $82000 per year

Everyone should have a career this satisfying!

Our Yardies need a ringleader.

We’ve got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beer—and loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Sous Chefs leading the charge. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their restaurants, making good on our promise to consistently deliver high quality, great tasting food to our Guests, and to create workplaces our Team Members are stoked to call their own.

What makes our House a great home?

• 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, with 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
• State Benefits Overview
• 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 *
• after one year of service

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