Sous Chef

Seasons 52; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid disability and life保险

401(k) with match

Job summary

Seasons 52 in Houston is seeking an accomplished Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading a high-volume, upscale kitchen. You will ensure food safety, consistent execution, and a great guest experience while mentoring a diverse culinary team.

This role offers competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a respected brand.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef or equivalent in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and service.
• Ability to develop and lead a team.
• Knowledge of systems and processes for quality execution.
• Stable job history indicating upward career progression.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• 2 weeks paid vacation and up to 5 flex days in first year.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave after 1 year.
• 401(k) with a match and Retirement Plus benefits; stock purchase program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Contribute to building guest count and top-line sales through a superior team.
• Foster excellence in menu execution and overall kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary excellence

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 restaurantor 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)
• State Benefits Overview
• 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