Sous Chef - EM

Eddie Merlot's is a renowned upscale steakhouse restaurant brand known for its commitment to offering an exceptional dining experience through high-quality steaks, seafood, and an inviting atmosphere. With multiple locations, Eddie Merlot's emphasizes excellent customer service, superior food quality, and a welcoming environment for guests to enjoy memorable meals. The company fosters a culture that values teamwork, continuous training, and professional growth for its team members. Focused on maintaining high standards for food safety and kitchen operations, Eddie Merlot's prides itself on its professionalism and dedication to hospitality excellence. The role of the Sous Chef at Eddie Merlot's is a vital leadership position within the restaurant's culinary operations. The Sous Chef assists in directing and maintaining a safe, efficient, and profitable kitchen environment that aligns with Eddie Merlot's mission and vision. This role involves managing food preparation and delivery for restaurant guests as well as banquets and special events. The Sous Chef plays an essential part in leading the kitchen team by providing coaching, training, and development to promote cross-training and skill enhancement among team members. In this role, the Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all recipes, food preparation processes, and presentations meet the brand's standards of freshness, quality, consistency, and outstanding guest service. They directly participate in food production while also overseeing food safety, sanitation guidelines, and kitchen organization. The Sous Chef works closely with other departments such as sales and front-of-house teams to enhance the overall dining experience. Additionally, the Sous Chef supports the annual budgeting process, monitors food and labor costs, and manages inventory and ordering to maintain financial performance. This position requires strong leadership capabilities to recruit, train, evaluate, and retain kitchen staff. The Sous Chef plays an active role as part of the restaurant’s leadership team, collaborating with other chefs across locations and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate for the Sous Chef position at Eddie Merlot's possesses solid culinary skills, an understanding of food safety regulations, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. They should be committed to fostering a positive work atmosphere and building a cohesive team focused on excellence and guest satisfaction. The Sous Chef position offers opportunities for professional growth within the company and demands a high level of accountability, communication skills, and leadership presence. This employment opportunity is full-time and competitive in compensation with additional benefits.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a kitchen leadership position
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to lead and train kitchen staff
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical capability to perform kitchen duties including lifting and standing for long periods