Sous Chef - Brennan's

Brand summary

Ralph Brennan’s six high-energy, high-experience restaurants (plus 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 an 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, 2023, 2024 and 2025 "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.

About the Job:

As a Sous Chef, you will execute contemporary, seasonal 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. Brennan's Sous Chefs work 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:

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

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount