Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 days

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Company 401(k) with a match up to 120%

Darden Employee Stock Purchase program

Discount program for thousands of merchants

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Lyndhurst, Ohio, is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead a team of culinary professionals. The role involves delivering high-quality food, ensuring menu excellence, and managing quality in all aspects of the job. Candidates should have proven success in a high-volume upscale restaurant, a strong passion for culinary excellence, and team development skills. The position offers competitive salary, medical benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Stable job history demonstrating upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team.
• Ensure menu items are executed with excellence.
• Manage quality in all aspects of the job.

Skills

Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager

Strong passion for culinary excellence

Ability to develop team

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures

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