Sous Chef - Upscale Steak & Seafood Concept- $80K

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Denver, CO
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually
Schedule: Full-time, flexible availability required (nights, weekends, holidays)
Type: Leadership / Hourly-Exempt Culinary Position

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to join a refined, chef-driven steak and seafood concept in the Denver Tech Center. This is a hands-on culinary leadership role in a high-expectation, upscale dining environment where consistency, execution, and attention to detail are critical to the guest experience.

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, uphold elevated culinary standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service in a high-volume, quality-focused setting.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise kitchen team members during service
• Ensure consistent execution of all menu items to exact specifications
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and timing
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and product management
• Support food and labor cost control initiatives
• Train, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and kitchen organization standards (ServSafe compliance)
• Assist with menu execution, specials, and seasonal updates
• Partner with leadership to maintain a positive, high-performance kitchen culture

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of progressive kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef or strong Senior Line Cook ready to step up)
• Strong background in steakhouse, seafood, or upscale scratch kitchen environments
• Proven ability to run a smooth, high-volume service
• Solid understanding of food cost, inventory, and BOH operations
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and hold standards
• Hands-on, reliable, and execution-focused culinary professional
• Experience working with premium proteins and high-quality ingredients preferred
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, not required

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a confident, hands-on kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced upscale environment. This individual is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about delivering consistently excellent food while supporting and developing a strong BOH team.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary: $70K–$80K
• Opportunity to work in an elevated, chef-driven concept
• Strong leadership structure and growth potential
• Stable, well-established restaurant environment
• Opportunity to work with premium ingredients and refined culinary programs

If you are a motivated culinary professional ready to take the next step in an upscale, high-performance kitchen, we encourage you to apply.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.