Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacations and flex days

Life insurance

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef in Overland Park, KS to support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team and delivering high-quality, great-tasting food with strict food safety procedures.

You will help execute the menu, drive guest satisfaction and profitability, and participate in building a strong team in a high-volume environment. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Proven success in kitchen leadership roles.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Ability to develop and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef to lead culinary team and ensure high-quality dishes.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and consistency in menu execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Service mindset

Job description

Location: 11500 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS, 66209 – 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