Sous Chef Fine Dining

Benefits:

Bonuses (quarterly) based on restaurant performance

Bonus (annual) based on individual performance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

801 Chophouse Denver is hiring for a Sous Chef!

This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the kitchen operations of a high-end chophouse. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional chef with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.

Date Job Posted: August 18, 2026

Application Deadline: The application window will remain open for a minimum of 5 days from the posting date, after which the Company may move forward with selection and hiring. This posting will be removed promptly after the position is filled.

Position Requirements/Desired Experience for Sous Chef:

Minimum of 2 years prior experience as Sous Chef for a full-service, high volume, high-end dining establishment.

At least 5 years working in the kitchen of an upscale or fine dining restaurant.

Ability to work all stations on the line.

Ability to draw upon invention, imagination, and originality in creating new dishes and menu items

Understanding/proficiency in restaurant accounting & financials, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.

Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.

Ability to successfully work/manage kitchen service in a fast-paced / high stress environment while providing effective leadership to BOH team

Ability to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, work with high heat/open flame

Ability to follow recipe & presentation guidelines while maintaining proper food safety & sanitation standards

Coordinate food orders to support timely / efficient delivery to each table.

Meet special guest requests while ensuring same high-quality standards

Ability to effectively communicate with both FOH & BOH teams in loud environment

Must be available to work any day of the week (Mon-Sun), including nights, weekends & some holidays

Regular, predictable and reliable attendance

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time

Continuous use of hands and arms

Continuous bending, reaching & twisting

Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs

Ability to squat, kneel, and climb

Total Compensation: 801 Restaurant Group offers a competitive compensation package. The Sous Chef receives an annual salary in the range listed below (depending on experience) plus participation in 801 Management Bonus Program which provides for generous quarterly bonuses based on restaurant performance and an annual individual performance bonus.