Sous Chef

The Capital Grille; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock Purchase Program

Retirement Plus Benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, great-tasting food with strong food safety standards. This role focuses on leading a competent team, ensuring menu execution, and driving profitability in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.

Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record, passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and the ability to develop staff.

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 demonstrating upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality food and guest experience.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and profitability in daily operations.
• Oversee menu item execution and quality across shifts.
• Contribute to building top-line sales through excellent service and team performance.

Skills

Team development

Culinary excellence

Food safety

Wine knowledge

High-volume service

Leadership

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
• State Benefits Overview