Sous Chef

Yard House Restaurants; Lynnfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain is seeking a Sous Chef to manage daily operations in Lynnfield, MA. The role involves ensuring high-quality food delivery and fostering a positive work environment. Candidates should have experience in high-volume restaurants, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. This position offers competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Current, salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Stable job history with upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant’s daily operations for high-quality dining experience.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Guest service

Team leadership

Methodical execution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We’re searching for a Sous Chef to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a Yard House restaurant, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality, great‑tasting food while creating a workplace our team members love.

Salary

$60,000 per year – $78,000 per year

Location

Lynnfield, MA

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant’s daily operations to deliver a consistently high‑quality dining experience.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen and front‑of‑house teams.
• Implement and maintain systems, methods, and processes that support excellent execution.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Current, salaried management experience in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant.
• 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 indicating upward career and salary progression.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with weekly pay and quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Commitment to quality of life: 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.
• Company 401(k) with match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings.
• Company‑paid Retirement Plus Benefit: 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account.
• Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at a 15% discount.

Career Growth

• 99% of our General Managers, Executive Chefs, and Directors of Operations are promoted from within.
• 60% of our Restaurant Managers are promoted from Team Member positions.
• We have 85+ restaurants nationwide with growth goals across the nation.