Sous Chef

Morton's The Steakhouse; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental Vision

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Monthly bonus potential

Job summary

Morton's The Steakhouse in Hackensack, NJ is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our award-winning team. We are renowned for USDA Prime-aged steaks, seafood, and an elevated dining experience in a vibrant Bar 12-21 setting.

This role offers a hands-on leadership opportunity to develop high-performing teams, deliver exceptional food quality, and contribute to a premier steakhouse brand committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary management in an upscale/fine dining environment.
• Strong back-of-house operations knowledge including staff supervision and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history with a strong work ethic.
• Culinary program degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor back-of-house team in a fine dining setting.
• Assist Executive Chef with kitchen operations, training, and follow-up.
• Help manage labor, food, and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

Sous Chef

Morton's The Steakhouse in Hackensack, NJ is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our award‑winning team. Located in the renowned Shops at Riverside, Morton's is known for its USDA Prime‑aged steaks, exceptional seafood, elevated dining experience, and energetic Bar 12‑21 atmosphere. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional food quality, developing high‑performing teams, and contributing to a premier steakhouse brand committed to excellence.

Benefits

• Extensive and well‑rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Overview

Morton's The Steakhouse in Hackensack, NJ is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our award‑winning team. Located in the renowned Shops at Riverside, Morton's is known for its USDA Prime‑aged steaks, exceptional seafood, elevated dining experience, and energetic Bar 12‑21 atmosphere. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional food quality, developing high‑performing teams, and contributing to a premier steakhouse brand committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $68,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.