Sous Chef – Menu Innovation & Team Training

Sullivan

Wilmington (DE)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Sullivan's Steakhouse in Wilmington, DE is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our leadership team in a fast-paced upscale dining room. You will assist the Executive Chef, supervise line cooks, mentor staff, and ensure consistent plate execution across daily features, specials, and large events.

Requirements include 2+ years as a Sous Chef, strong broiler skills, and prior steakhouse experience. The role emphasizes quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Sous Chef experience in upscale casual or fine dining.
  • Strong broiler skills required.
  • Experience in a steakhouse is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Executive Chef in organizing, training and staff management when the Executive Chef is present or absent.
  • Prepare data for applicable parts of the budget; project annual food, labor and other costs and monitor actual financial results; take corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are met.
  • Regularly creates unique dishes and menu items for daily features and specialty events; accommodate dietary restrictions and guest preferences as needed.

Skills

Sous Chef experience
Broiler skills
Steakhouse experience

Job description

Sullivan's Steakhouse in Wilmington, DE is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our leadership team in a fast-paced upscale dining room. You will assist the Executive Chef, supervise line cooks, mentor staff, and ensure consistent plate execution across daily features, specials, and large events.

Requirements include 2+ years as a Sous Chef, strong broiler skills, and prior steakhouse experience. The role emphasizes quality, cost controls, and guest satisfaction, with opportunities for growth

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