Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Yard House in Livonia, MI is seeking a seasoned general manager to lead daily restaurant operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will oversee teams, uphold quality and service standards, and ensure efficient execution across all shifts.

Ideal candidates have salaried management experience in high-volume restaurants and a track record of promoting from within. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth potential within the Yard House brand.

Qualifications

• Current, salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution.
• Stable job history demonstrating upward career and salary progression.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant to ensure great execution.
• Lead and develop teams to deliver high-quality, guest-focused service.
• Implement systems and processes to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Drive performance in a high-volume environment with strong financial discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operations knowledge

High-volume experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Restaurant POS systems

Job description

Location: 19600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI, 48152. For this position, pay will be variable by location. See additional job details and benefits below. Everyone should have a career this satisfying! Our Yardies need a ringleader.

We’ve got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beer—and loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Sous Chefs leading the charge. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their restaurants, making good on our promise to consistently deliver high quality, great tasting food to our Guests, and to create workplaces our Team Members are stoked to call their own.

What makes our House a great home?

• Competitive salary with weekly pay, and quarterly bonus eligibility
• Commitment to Quality of Life with no more than 50 hours a week, with 2 days off
• Paid time off: up to 3 weeks off a year within the first year
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• State Benefits Overview
• Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings
• *Company-paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account
• *Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at a 15% discount
• **after one year of service
• Room to grow:99% of our General Managers, Executive Chefs, and Directors of Operations are promoted from within, and 60% of our Restaurant Managers are promoted from Team Member positions

What we’re looking for:

• Current, salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferred
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history, which demonstrates upward career and salary progression
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent