Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and

Life Insurance

2 weeks paid vacations

5 flex days first year

Paid Family Medical Leave

401(k) match up to 120%

Retirement Plus Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase program

Discount program for 1,000 merchants

State Benefits Overview

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef. You will help lead a culinary team delivering high-quality, great-tasting food with a focus on safety, sanitation, and profitability.

You will contribute to a top-tier guest experience, ensure menu items are executed with excellence, and help maintain quality in all aspects of the role. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within our renowned steakhouse.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef or in similar high-volume upscale environments.
• Strong culinary passion with wine knowledge and guest service focus.
• Ability to develop and lead a team.
• Experience with systems and processes for consistent execution.
• Stable job history showing upward progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team and delivering quality food.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation and profitability.
• Assist in executing menu items with excellence.
• Contribute to top-line sales and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain quality across all aspects of the role.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team development

Food safety

High-volume service

Wine knowledge

Operational systems

Career progression

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