Sous Chef - Maggiano's-Richmond
About The Position
As a Sous Chef, you are the heartbeat of our kitchen — leading the line, mentoring cooks, and ensuring every dish that leaves the pass reflects Maggiano's commitment to quality and consistency. You'll partner with the Executive Chef to uphold our culinary standards while developing the next generation of kitchen talent. This is more than a job — it's a path to growth. Many of our Executive Chefs started in this role, and we're committed to developing leaders who share our passion for Italian-American cuisine and hospitality. You'll have the opportunity to refine your craft, shape a high-performing team, and make a real impact on the Guest experience every single day.
Requirements
- 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant
- Strong command of Italian-American cuisine and classic cooking techniques
- Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Able to perform essential job functions in a dynamic restaurant environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and peak-hour demands
- Able to move throughout the restaurant, retrieve items from shelves and storage areas, and transport supplies weighing up to 30 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution during service
- Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen Teammates
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards across all menu items
- Perform line checks to guarantee every dish meets Maggiano's specifications
- Manage food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste
- Uphold sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations
- Step into any kitchen station as needed to support the team during high-volume periods
- Collaborate with leadership to control food costs and drive operational excellence
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability coverage
- Career growth and advancement opportunities across Brinker brands
- Best You EDU™ education and tuition assistance programs
- Team Member dining discounts and PerkSpot discount program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
