Sous Chef- Brennan's

Brand summary

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.

Job description

Brennan’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.

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)

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.

Qualified candidates will have:

• 1-2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or a Culinary degree
• Excellent fish butchery skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead-by-example