Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Rancho Mirage (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and flex days

Paid family and medical leave

401(k) with match

Retirement Plus benefits

Stock Purchase program

Merchant discounts

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team and delivering high-quality, guest-focused dining experiences.

The role emphasizes food safety, strong execution, and staff development in a high-volume upscale setting, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals under the supervision of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant.
• Contribute to building top line sales and guest count through outstanding guest experience.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Staff development

Food safety

Tools

Sanitation procedures

Job description

# Sous Chef71959 Ca-111, Rancho Mirage CA 92270-4471## Job Description** $64000 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 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