Sous Chef

Overview

Ready to Elevate Your Culinary Career? Lead with Passion. Grow with a Legacy. The Palm Steakhouse is looking for a talented, driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team and help uphold the exceptional standards of one of the most iconic names in fine dining. If you're an experienced culinary professional who thrives in an upscale, high-volume environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, mentoring and developing culinary team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, and supporting the overall success of the restaurant. We're looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in precision, execution, and creating an environment where talented culinary professionals can grow.

This is more than your next job—it's an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your culinary experience, and build a rewarding career with a legendary steakhouse brand. Bring your talent. Lead with purpose. Elevate every plate. Build your culinary future with The Palm.

Benefits

Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid sick leave Paid time off Monthly discretionary bonus potential Responsibilities Guest Experience Leadership: Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and a “Do Whatever It Takes” mindset Operational Excellence: Support the management of labor and operating expenses to meet or exceed budget and profitability goals through effective planning and execution.

Financial Management: Assist with inventory management, including purchasing, ordering, biweekly and monthly inventories, and maintaining appropriate product levels Quality Management: Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and recipe standards. Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations, including OSHA requirements.

Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing action plans, and delivering strong business results.

Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond effectively to changing business needs, operational challenges, and guest concerns while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence throughout the operation.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in a fine dining / upscale, full-service restaurant. Equivalent combinations of professional experience and relevant academic achievements may be considered. Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and maintaining product quality standards.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with exceptional communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Proven success managing food costs, labor expenses, inventory controls and other key operational metrics.

Current knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and operational demands. Proven track record of professional growth, stability, and a strong commitment to excellence.

Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members. EOE Pay Range USD $70,000.00

• USD $88,000.00 /Yr. Guest Experience Leadership: Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and a “Do Whatever It Takes” mindset Operational Excellence: Support the management of labor and operating expenses to meet or exceed budget and profitability goals through effective planning and execution. Financial Management: Assist with inventory management, including purchasing, ordering, biweekly and monthly inventories, and maintaining appropriate product levels Quality Management: Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and recipe standards. Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations, including OSHA requirements. Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment that promotes teamwork, employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing action plans, and delivering strong business results. Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond effectively to changing business needs, operational challenges, and guest concerns while maintaining a visible and supportive leadership presence throughout the operation. Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in a fine dining / upscale, full-service restaurant. Equivalent combinations of professional experience and relevant academic achievements may be considered. Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and maintaining product quality standards. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with exceptional communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Proven success managing food costs, labor expenses, inventory controls and other key operational metrics. Current knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and operational demands. Proven track record of professional growth, stability, and a strong commitment to excellence. Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for both guests and team members. EOE