Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and

Life Insurance

2 weeks paid vacation and up to 5 flex

Paid Family and Medical Leave

401(k) with match up to 120%

Stock Purchase program

Merchant discount program

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. seeks a driven Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, great-tasting cuisine in a busy upscale setting. You will lead a culinary team, uphold food safety standards, and help drive profitability through excellent execution and guest experience.

You will mentor line cooks, ensure menu items are executed with excellence, and contribute to building top-line sales and guest counts in a dynamic Florida restaurant.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader in a high-volume upscale setting.
• Ability to develop and mentor team.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Uphold proper food safety and sanitation procedures and profitability.
• Contribute to building top line sales and guest count through excellent execution.
• Support ensuring menu items are executed with excellence and quality.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team development

Food safety knowledge

Wine knowledge

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits belowThe 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