Sous Chef

Sous Chef – The Capital Grille

Salary: $68,000 – $80,000 per year

Job Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in leading a team of culinary professionals that deliver high‑quality, great‑tasting food; maintaining proper food safety and sanitation procedures; and ensuring 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, and manages quality in all aspects of the job.

• 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 vacation and up to 5 flex days in the 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 merchants.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.