Sous Chef
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Sous Chef - Brennan's
About Ralph Brennan Restaurant GroupRalph Brennan’s six high-energy, high-experience restaurants (plus a catering company and a bakery) stand apart for our commitment to inspired, locally-sourced cuisine and gracious hospitality served up in New Orleans’ most revered and iconic dining rooms.
Job descriptionBrennan’s seeks experienced Sous Chef to join our award-winning team. Brennan’s is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the United States – named a Top-5 Finalist for "Outstanding Restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation 2022, a 2022 and 2023 "Grand Award Winner" by the Wine Spectator, a 2023 "Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now" and 2022 "50 places in America we're most excited about right now" accolades from the New York Times.
About the Job:As a Sous Chef, you will execute contemporary, seasonal dishes with enthusiasm, precision and detail. You will oversee all stations in the kitchen and will jump in when needed. You will mentor our culinary staff and actively participate in menu planning, dish creation. Brennan's Sous Chefs work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain the highest quality and standards in the daily operations of the restaurant.About You:Embody hospitality and are a leader in the kitchen and dining room.Passionate about seafood.Manage Line cooks, Prep cooks, Warewashers, and all hourly team members. Ensuring that all pars are met in the kitchen and oversees the execution of the menusEnergetic, enthusiastic, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all employees.Benefits include:Flexible ScheduleFree ParkingGenerous Paid Time OffMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401-K, so you can save for retirementFree Mental Health ResourcesFree Shift Meals + employee discount at all Ralph Brennan RestaurantsExcellent opportunities for career growthClosed Mardi Gras Day, Christmas Day, & Super Bowl Sunday night (if the Saints play)Qualified candidates will have:1-2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or a Culinary degreeExcellent fish butchery skillsStrong leadership skills and the ability to lead-by-example
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