Sous Chef

Sous Chef OpportunityTake the next step in your culinary leadership career with Morton's The Steakhouse in Santa Ana. Located in the heart of South Coast Plaza Village, this premier fine dining destination is known for its USDA Prime-aged steaks, exceptional seafood, award-winning wine program, and elevated guest experiences. As a Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading a talented culinary team, upholding Morton's high standards of excellence, and developing your career with a renowned hospitality brand committed to growth, quality, and teamwork.Benefits:Extensive and well-rounded training programContinued career development and growth opportunitiesGenerous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotelsMultiple health benefit plans to suit your needsDental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)Paid sick leavePaid time offMonthly discretionary bonus potentialResponsibilities:Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management styleAssist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow upAchieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and executionAssist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and suppliesMaintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulationsQualifications:At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishmentStrong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product qualityStrong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skillsStable and progressive work history; Strong work ethicGraduate of an accredited culinary program is a plusEOE Pay Range USD $73,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Hr.