Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

401(k) match

Stock purchase program

Discount program

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Las Vegas seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef, lead a team of culinary professionals, and deliver high-quality, great-tasting food with strict food safety and sanitation standards.

You will contribute to building top-line sales and guest count through a superior team and guest experience, ensure menu items are executed with excellence, and uphold quality across all aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a sous chef or kitchen manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service.
• Proven ability to develop and lead a culinary team.
• Knowledge of systems and processes that drive quality and execution.
• Stable job history indicating upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence.
• Help manage profitability and top-line results through quality and efficiency.
• Uphold guest experience and service standards across all shifts.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team development

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Service excellence

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