Sous Chef

At Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, we live, breathe, and dream steak & wine. Our values form the foundation for everything we do in every restaurant, guiding how we lead and operate. We foster a passionate team culture where everyone is supported, encouraged, engaged, and celebrated. Our first-in-class training programs create a positive environment to learn, grow, and advance.

About the role

As a successful Sous Chef, you will be key to fulfilling our promise to make every guest visit a memorable celebration of food, wine, and personalized service. You’ll help ensure Fleming’s is an employer of choice in your community by creating a work environment where we welcome and respect who you are. You’ll leave work every day knowing your positive contributions are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality employee standards by maintaining a fully staffed kitchen, fostering an inclusive environment, developing kitchen associates, and holding the team accountable in a constructive and supportive way.
• Implement effective security protocols to ensure the ongoing safety of employees and guests.
• Supervise kitchen set-up and food production areas to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Ensure line checks, testing, training, recipe adherence, expo management, cook times, and cooking standards.
• Take pride in presenting quality food by ensuring all menu items are made according to recipe and meet our high presentation standards.
• Enforce safety and sanitation practices, maintaining immaculate facilities.
• Live our Principles & Beliefs that people are inherently good and seek a sense of belonging and significance.
• Be a role model and foster a passionate, fun culture within your restaurant.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years prior kitchen supervisory or kitchen management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous polished casual or fine dining experience preferred.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.

Benefits

Bloomin’ Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at bloominbrandsbenefits.com.

Pay

Compensation varies by location, based on a 45-hour work week (40 hours of regular and 5 hours of overtime).