Sous Chef

Earls is a renowned restaurant company recognized for its commitment to creating unforgettable guest experiences while cultivating a vibrant and supportive work culture. With a strong passion for hospitality, Earls stands out in the restaurant industry by fostering a dynamic environment where employees can learn, develop, and enjoy their work. Known for its active nationwide expansion, Earls is opening new locations in cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, Nashville, and Boston, with plans for further growth. This ambitious expansion underscores the company’s dedication to career development, offering its team members unparalleled opportunities to build skills, embrace new challenges, and advance within the organization.

The Sous Chef role at Earls is a pivotal position designed for culinary professionals who aspire to elevate their careers through leadership and operational excellence. This role offers a significant professional development opportunity with a focus on optimizing Back-of-House operations, mastering strategic culinary and business management, and leading a talented team of culinary partners. As a key player in Earls' kitchen leadership, the Sous Chef works closely with the team to recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing culinary talent while ensuring the execution of top-quality food and service standards.

This full-time role comes with a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, reflecting the value Earls places on the skills and dedication brought by their culinary leaders. The Sous Chef is not only responsible for daily kitchen management but also plays a critical role in implementing strategic action plans to enhance service excellence and profitability. The position demands strong leadership capabilities, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to foster a performance-driven, inclusive culture within the kitchen.

Working at Earls means being part of a team that values recognition and rewards outstanding performance through dedicated initiatives. The company supports work-life balance with flexible scheduling and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. Additional perks such as leadership meal budgets, employee discounts, leadership and mentorship programs, paid time off, and a cell phone allowance further enhance the employee experience.

The ideal candidate for the Sous Chef position will have prior experience in a similar culinary leadership role within the hospitality or restaurant industry, demonstrating strong coaching and mentorship skills to actively develop culinary partners. This role requires a commitment to creating a supportive, engaging kitchen culture and maintaining seamless communication and alignment between the Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams to drive flawless service execution. Candidates must be physically capable of performing kitchen duties that involve standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, repetitive manual tasks, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Legal eligibility to work in the United States is also required.

Earls is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination. The company believes that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and abilities is fundamental to success and essential to fulfilling its mission to Make Life Awesome. All employment decisions at Earls, including hiring, compensation, promotions, and terminations, are based solely on merit, qualifications, and competencies, with reasonable accommodations available upon request.