Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Paid Vacation & Flex Days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional, high-quality dining experiences. You will lead a team in a high-volume, upscale setting while ensuring food safety, sanitation, and profitability.

We value culinary excellence and strong leadership; this role offers competitive salary with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits, with pay varying by location.

Qualifications

• Proven success as Sous Chef or similar in (high-volume) upscale settings.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Ability to develop a team.
• Knowledge of systems and processes that contribute to great execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and assist Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and profitability standards.
• Support menu execution and ongoing quality control across stations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Wine knowledge

Team development

Quality execution

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