Sous Chef

Chart House; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development opportunities

Employee dining discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental & vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly bonus potential

Job summary

Chart House in Savannah, GA, invites a talented Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume, upscale setting by the river. You will train and develop culinary talent, maintain exceptional food quality, and drive operational excellence under the direction of the Executive Chef.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of culinary management in fine dining, strong back-of-house leadership, inventory and cost-control expertise, and excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in upscale/fine dining.
• Strong back-of-house operations knowledge, including staff supervision and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through hands-on, lead-by-example management.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training and follow-up.
• Meet or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary management

Back-of-house leadership

Inventory controls

Cost control - labor & food

Communication & leadership

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

Bring your culinary leadership to one of Savannah’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Nestled in Georgia’s oldest masonry building and featuring newly remodeled, modern interiors, Chart House delivers an elevated dining experience with stunning Savannah River views, fresh seafood specialties, Southern Low Country influences, and legendary Prime Rib. We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations, inspire and develop culinary talent, maintain exceptional food quality, and drive operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale environment. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and ready to advance your culinary career with a renowned hospitality brand, we invite you to join the Chart House team.

• 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 time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Overview

Chart House

Savannah, GA

Sous Chef

Bring your culinary leadership to one of Savannah’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Nestled in Georgia’s oldest masonry building and featuring newly remodeled, modern interiors, Chart House delivers an elevated dining experience with stunning Savannah River views, fresh seafood specialties, Southern Low Country influences, and legendary Prime Rib. We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to help lead kitchen operations, inspire and develop culinary talent, maintain exceptional food quality, and drive operational excellence in a high-volume, upscale environment. If you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and ready to advance your culinary career with a renowned hospitality brand, we invite you to join the Chart House team.

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 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

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