Sous Chef - EM - Centennial, CO

Eddie Merlot's is a well-known upscale steakhouse restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to delivering a premium dining experience. Established with a mission to provide guests with exceptional food quality, outstanding service, and a warm, inviting ambiance, Eddie Merlot's has earned a reputation for excellence in the culinary and hospitality industry. The restaurant specializes in providing expertly prepared steaks, seafood, and other American classic dishes, emphasizing freshness, quality, and presentation. With multiple locations, Eddie Merlot's places a strong focus on maintaining a consistent dining experience across all restaurants, ensuring that every guest enjoys a remarkable meal and service. The Sous Chef role at Eddie Merlot's is integral to the kitchen's operational success and overall restaurant performance. This position involves directing and participating in the daily food production activities to uphold the restaurant's high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen team members to implement Eddie Merlot's mission and vision while managing the kitchen environment in a safe and profitable manner. In this leadership role, the Sous Chef is entrusted with guiding and developing the kitchen team, ensuring all food preparation follows established recipes and procedures, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and sanitation protocols. As a key member of the restaurant's leadership team, the Sous Chef supports recruiting, hiring, training, and ongoing coaching for kitchen staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. This role requires overseeing food production for regular meals, banquets, and special events, ensuring portion control, timing, and presentation meet company standards. The Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining an organized, clean kitchen, monitoring food and labor costs, and supporting budget preparations related to kitchen operations. Additionally, the Sous Chef collaborates with the Sales Manager to develop and execute banquet and private dining menus. The position demands leadership qualities to create a cohesive and motivated kitchen team through effective communication, team member recognition, and encouraging two-way feedback. By actively participating in pre-shift meetings and planning sessions, the Sous Chef ensures alignment with the restaurant's goals and objectives. This role also involves enhancing the guest dining experience by engaging with guests and working collaboratively with front-of-house management. Overall, the Sous Chef at Eddie Merlot's plays a vital role in upholding the establishment's commitment to excellent food quality, exceptional hospitality, and operational success.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a sous chef or in a relevant kitchen leadership role
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to manage food production and kitchen staff
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Experience with cost control and budgeting
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment