Sous Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid family leave

401(k) with match

Discount program

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality, great-tasting food with a focus on safety and profitability.

The role emphasizes developing a strong kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and driving guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting. Compensation varies by location and includes eligible benefits and time off. This position is based in a restaurant environment with ongoing opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and service.
• Proven ability to develop teams and lead kitchens to consistent execution.
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that drive 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 top-line sales and guest counts through an exceptional guest experience.
• Help ensure menu items are executed with excellence and quality is consistent across shifts.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume dining

Culinary excellence

Team development

Food safety & sanitation

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 RequirementsProven success as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurantStrong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and serviceProven ability to develop teamKnowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great executionStable job history which demonstrates upward career progressionRestaurant 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 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 programDiscount program for 1,000 of merchants