Executive Sous Chef - Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
New Orleans, LA 70130
About the Job
Ralph Brennan's Red Fish Grill has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our talented culinary team. Our chefs source and purchase the best local and regional ingredients to prepare and serve menus rooted in the freshest Gulf Seafood.
About the Job:
As Executive Sous Chef, you will execute contemporary, seasonal seafood 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 and dish creation. The Red Fish Grill Executive Sous Chef works 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 menus.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all employees.
Benefits include:
- Flexible Schedule
- Free Parking
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401-K, so you can save for retirement
- Free Mental Health Resources
- Free Shift Meals + employee discount at all Ralph Brennan Restaurants
- Excellent opportunities for career growth
- Closed Mardi Gras Day, Christmas Day, & Super Bowl Sunday night (if the Saints play)
Qualified candidates will have:
- 3-4 years of experience as a Sous Chef
- Experience in Menu Development and controlling food costs
- Proficiency in expediting high volume
- Excellent fish butchery skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead-by-example
Ralph 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.