Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (LEYE) is a premier culinary-driven restaurant company known for creating unique dining experiences and fostering a Culture of Caring. Established with a commitment to innovation and excellence, LEYE operates over 130 locations nationwide, offering diverse concepts that range from casual eateries to sophisticated dining establishments. The company values its team members by providing career-long training, growth opportunities, and an inclusive working environment that welcomes unique perspectives and nurtures diverse talents.

LEYE's newest dual concept is scheduled to open in early Fall 2026 at Wolf Point, a landmark location that promises to bring an exciting new dining experience to the community. As part of this expansion, Lettuce Entertain You is actively hiring for the role of Sous Chef, a critical leadership position within the back-of-house (BOH) team. The Sous Chef will play an essential role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently while maintaining the highest culinary standards.

The Sous Chef position at LEYE requires candidates to have a minimum of two years of sous chef experience, particularly within a full-service restaurant setting. This role involves running BOH shifts, managing kitchen operations including food preparation and cooking, supervising various BOH teams such as the dish staff, and ensuring inventory levels are maintained. The Sous Chef will lead pre-shift briefings, participate in quality checks—including line, temperature, and cooler checks—and work closely with the General Manager and management team to maintain the recipe book and control food costs effectively.

This role demands strong leadership and communication skills since the Sous Chef will partner closely with front-of-house (FOH) staff to coordinate timing and special requests, as well as oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and development of BOH staff. Physical readiness to work varied shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and potential travel is required, as well as the ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Compensation for the Sous Chef role ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 annually, reflecting competitive salary standards within the industry. LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU extends a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the health and well-being of its employees, including paid time off (holidays, personal days, vacation), 401(k) plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and accident protection, critical illness insurance, domestic partner benefits, and employee assistance programs focused on mental health and wellness.

Working for Lettuce Entertain You means becoming part of a company that values team members, offers continuous growth, and fosters a supportive work culture. The company participates in E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility compliance and invites motivated candidates ready to lead and thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment to apply today. Joining LEYE as a Sous Chef is not only a career opportunity but an invitation to be part of what’s next in the evolving landscape of dining and hospitality.