Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Wesley Chapel (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

2 weeks paid vacation + 5 flex days (1

401(k) with company match up to 120%

Employee Stock Purchase program

Discount program for dining and other

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Wesley Chapel, FL is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality cuisine and a superior guest experience.

You will help lead a team of culinary professionals, uphold food safety and sanitation standards, and contribute to menu execution and profitability.

This role offers a path to advance within a renowned restaurant group with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in high-volume upscale settings.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Proven ability to develop and lead a team.
• Knowledge of systems and processes for great execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed and profitability is maintained.
• Contribute to building top-line sales and guest satisfaction through team and guest experience.
• Oversee execution of menu items with excellence in the restaurant.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team development

Food safety knowledge

High-volume service

Job description

Location

27403 Centerline Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544 For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

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 restaurantor 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

Benefits

Restaurant Managers receive competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibilityEligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefitsCompany-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance2 weeks paid vacations and up to 5 flex days in your first yearPaid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)State Benefits OverviewAfter one year of serviceCompany 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salaryCompany paid Retirement Plus BenefitsDarden Employee Stock Purchase programDiscount program for 1,000 of merchants