Sous Chef for High Volume Polished Casual Restaurant

Job Description

Job Description

Sous Chef | Upscale Steak & Seafood Restaurant

At our restaurant, every plate reflects our standards, every ingredient matters, and every guest experience is personal. We are seeking an experienced, passionate Sous Chef who thrives in a culture of culinary excellence, precision, and leadership.

This is an opportunity for a chef who believes that exceptional food begins with exceptional people. You'll work alongside a talented culinary team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences while developing the next generation of hospitality professionals.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Executive Chef to deliver flawless execution, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, coach, and inspire the kitchen team through hands-on leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Champion an uncompromising commitment to food quality, recipe execution, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Develop and mentor culinary team members through ongoing training, coaching, and performance development.
• Manage daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional organization and efficiency.
• Monitor food, labor, and operating costs, helping achieve financial goals without compromising quality.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory management, product rotation, and vendor ordering to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Maintain impeccable sanitation, food safety, and OSHA compliance standards, creating a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, integrity, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in an upscale, polished casual, steakhouse, or fine dining environment.
• A true passion for exceptional food, premium ingredients, and creating unforgettable guest experiences.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
• Advanced knowledge of kitchen operations, including food cost management, labor planning, inventory control, purchasing, and quality assurance.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to consistency in every dish served.
• Ability to perform with composure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable career progression and a strong reputation for professionalism and reliability.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training is preferred but not required.

Why Join Our Team?

We're building more than an exceptional restaurant—we're building careers. We invest in our people, celebrate excellence, and provide opportunities for talented culinary leaders to grow.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus monthly bonus potential
• Comprehensive leadership training and ongoing development
• Clear career advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• Employee discounts on dining, retail, hotels, and entertainment
• A culture built on teamwork, respect, culinary excellence, and genuine hospitality

If You Believe ...

• Every plate leaving the kitchen should be one you're proud to serve.
• Great leaders develop great people.
• Details matter because guests notice.
• High standards create unforgettable experiences.

We'd love to meet you. Join a team where passion, precision, and hospitality come together every day!