Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with match up to 120%

Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off + flex days

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in Stamford, CT, leading a culinary team and delivering high-quality, flavorful dishes. The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and profitability, with a focus on guest satisfaction.

You will develop staff, ensure menu items are executed with excellence, and contribute to top-line growth. The position offers competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility and a robust benefits package including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or similar in high-volume upscale dining.
• Ability to develop and mentor team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Proven track record of menu execution and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in menu execution and quality control.
• Contribute to profitability and guest experience.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Culinary excellence

Food safety & sanitation

Wine knowledge

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits belowThe 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