The Motto of our company is Service & Leadership.  We exemplify our Leadership by providing Service to each other, our staff and our community. This motto is not a corporate slogan that we discuss in meetings, it is the core of who we are and who we aspire to be.

C. Ellet’s Steakhouse is one of our country’s premier steakhouses. Birthed from an idea that what is great about dining institutions in America is the Steakhouse. Dry Aged Prime Beef, Local and Regional American Beef Farms, Oysters & Seafood sourced from our three coasts, Vegetables from our Region and grounded in the rich and deep Southern cooking traditions. Here you are always welcome!

Lagniappe is one of our guiding principles; Chef Hopkins trained in the great city of New Orleans and learned one of our nation’s great cuisines under some of the top chefs in America. Fresh Briny Oysters, Remoulade, Andouille and Tasso Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp & Crab Ravigote are some of the creole and cajun classics which garnish the menu. We offer a generous and global wine list alongside an amazing cocktail program with both classics like the Sazerac and house made originals such as the Scorched Earth. All drinks are made from scratch by a brigade of bartenders and barbacks.

We are on the search for talented and aspirational Sous Chefs who share our passion for food: where it’s from, how to cook it and how to best serve it!

Summary of Position 
The Sous Chef is a highly skilled position which plays an important role in maintaining positive experiences for our team and our guests. As a Sous Chef, you will lead the kitchen through successful services upholding excellence in every aspect of the guest experience. You will work in a supervisory role, coordinating closely with the BOH leadership team to support the vision of the restaurant while overseeing both food and staff. You will maintain a thriving and profitable organization of trained and passionate people celebrating hospitality and creativity while ensuring the consistency of carefully tailored recipes and the deliciousness of each dish our guests receive. 

Education/Experience

• Culinary degree preferred
• Have at least 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience in fine dining restaurants
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Food safety knowledge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook 365 and Excel
• Passion for food, beverage and hospitality is required
• Possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize
• A high level of personal integrity, professionalism and maturity
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Present a professional image consistent with company standards managing problems, setbacks, and deadlines without becoming visibly frustrated

What C. Ellet’s Provides You
The individual and the important work they provide for C. Ellet’s guests is greatly valued to us. We want to offer our employees the best benefits experience, so they know how important their determination is to our company.

About Hopkins & Company:
At Hopkins and Company our vision is to create an environment that inspires our team to be their best, have a hunger to learn, support local farmers and artisans while having a kind heart. We love our community, our city and especially our employees. We believe success is a collaboration among everyone that works for Hopkins and Company– our mindset is team focused. We foster an environment that nurtures, cultivates and encourages individual success. We encourage everyone to openly share suggestions, ideas, information and knowledge. If we hire you, it's because we want to invest in you, your personal growth and your future. 

*If you are interested in applying for this position, we kindly ask that you complete the application fully, including work history, questionnaire and professional references.  Only complete applications will be considered for the posted position. Thank you!