Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase program

Paid time off

Employee discount program

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Houston seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, great-tasting food with impeccable food safety and profitability. You will help lead a team of culinary professionals and ensure menu items are executed with excellence in a high-end environment.

Candidate should have proven kitchen leadership, a passion for culinary excellence, and strong ability to develop staff, with benefits including medical/dental/vision and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service
• Proven ability to develop team
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history with upward career progression
• Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading a team of culinary professionals
• Ensure menu items are executed with excellence and maintain quality standards
• Uphold proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Contribute to building top-line sales and guest experience through strong execution

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Team development

High-volume service

Menu execution

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