SOUS CHEF-COLUMBUS

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Employee discount

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at our Columbus location. You will guide food preparation, maintain standards, and foster a culture of hospitality across the team.

Join a company with 60+ restaurants, offering growth, stability, and a strong commitment to great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Genuine hospitality approach.
• Leads with kindness and positivity.
• Yes mentality: willingness to say yes.
• Values teamwork, family, and community.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional appearance and proper uniform.
• Promotes CMR culture and philosophies.
• Protects company financial assets.
• Controls costs and maximizes revenue.
• Communicates with key stakeholder groups.
• Complies with policies on employment, food handling, sanitation, and alcohol service.
• Establishes quality standards for menu items.
• Assists in cost control for kitchen.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation beyond Health Dept standards.
• Maintains security of personnel and guest property.
• Supervises Heart of House staff and handles hiring/training.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Leadership

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

SERV SAFE

Job description

CAMERON MITCHELL RESTAURANTS is seeking a SOUS CHEF to join our team!

Who are We?

We are Great People Delivering Genuine Hospitality.

What is Your Role?

To make “Raving Fans” of our Associates, Guests, Purveyors, Partners, and the Communities in which we do business.

Summary:

It is the responsibility of a Sous Chef to ensure that the kitchen provides nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, and properly flavored food. Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all associates. Other duties include menu planning, preparation of budgets, maintenance of payroll, food costs, and other records. Specific duties involve food preparation include the establishment of quality standards, training associates in cooking in methods, presentations, techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Opportunities for quick advancement
• 50% off at any of our 60+ restaurants
• Health Benefits for full-time associates starting after 90 days
• Inclusive, fun, and creative environment
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and closed 7 major holidays!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A genuine approach to hospitality
• Individuals who exemplify leadership, kindness, and positivity
• “Yes, is the Answer!” Mentality
• Those that value teamwork, family, and community

Essential Responsibilities:

include the following and other responsibilities that may be assigned:

• Adheres to standards of professional appearance, personal cleanliness, and proper uniform. Displays confidence and a friendly disposition at all times.
• Maintains, supports and promotes CMR Culture and philosophies.
• Understand and protect the financial assets of the company at all times.
• Control cost and maximize revenue
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with the five major groups CMR does business with.
• Understand and be in compliance with all policies, procedures, and laws related to employment, food handling, sanitation, and alcohol service within a restaurant.
• Establishes quality standards for menu items and for food production.
• Assist in controlling all costs pertaining to the kitchen.
• Maintain sanitation of restaurant to exceed Health Department standards.
• Maintains proper security of all restaurant personnel and guest property.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises all Heart of House (HOH) associates and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity & committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Associates.

Experience

Required

• 3 - 5 years: Restaurant Management

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• SERV SAFE

Behaviors

Preferred

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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