Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Family and Medical Leave

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Flex days and paid vacations

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Indianapolis is seeking a Sous Chef who will support the Executive Chef in leading a high-performing culinary team. The role includes ensuring food quality, adhering to safety standards, and helping to build a superior guest experience. Candidates should have extensive experience in high-volume upscale restaurants.

The position also offers competitive compensation along with various health benefits and employee programs, including a 401(k) plan with company matching and an employee stock purchase program.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and wine knowledge.
• Proven ability to develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a team of culinary professionals.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.
• Build sales and guest counts through superior service.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Team development

Execution of menu items

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 merchants