Sous Chef

Morton's The Steakhouse; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career growth

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental/Vision/Life

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Morton’s The Steakhouse in San Jose is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, mentor a culinary team, and uphold Morton's standards of excellence in fine dining.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, experience in a high-volume kitchen, and a commitment to quality, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. This role offers growth opportunities with a nationally recognized brand.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cost-control skills.
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on leadership style and do-what-it-takes attitude.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training, and follow-up.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution.
• Assist in overseeing inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Sous Chef

Join the team at Morton’s The Steakhouse in San Jose as a Sous Chef and bring your culinary leadership to one of the most recognized names in fine dining. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead and develop a talented culinary team, uphold Morton’s renowned standards of excellence, and deliver an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, high-volume kitchen experience, and a commitment to quality, consistency, and teamwork. Take the next step in your culinary career with a brand known for excellence and growth opportunities.

• Extensive and well-rounded training program


• Continued career development and growth opportunities


• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels


• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs


• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)


• Paid sick leave


• Paid time off


• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Overview

Morton's the Steakhouse

San Jose, CA

Sous Chef

Join the team at Morton’s The Steakhouse in San Jose as a Sous Chef and bring your culinary leadership to one of the most recognized names in fine dining. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead and develop a talented culinary team, uphold Morton’s renowned standards of excellence, and deliver an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, high-volume kitchen experience, and a commitment to quality, consistency, and teamwork. Take the next step in your culinary career with a brand known for excellence and growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program


• Continued career development and growth opportunities


• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels


• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs


• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)


• Paid sick leave


• Paid time off


• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a \"Do Whatever It Takes Attitude\" and a hands-on, lead by example management style


• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up


• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution


• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies


• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment


• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality


• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills


• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic


• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.