Sous Chef

Seasons 52; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Retirement Plus Benefits

Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacations

Paid family leave

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Seasons 52 in the North Bethesda area is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team and delivering top-quality, safe, and delicious dishes.

You will help execute menu items with excellence and contribute to a superior guest experience while maintaining strong food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale setting.
• 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 showing upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of culinary professionals, ensuring food safety and sanitation.
• Support Executive Chef to deliver high-quality menu items with excellence.
• Contribute to profitability and guest experience through superior execution.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary excellence

Team development

Operational systems

Career progression

Job description

$62000 per year - $75000 per year

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 restaurantor 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)
• State Benefits Overview
• 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