Sarasota, FL, USA
12 days ago
Executive Sous Chef

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LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE

Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service! We look for those who are passionate about growth as we offer a variety of rewarding positions from culinary, front of house and management teams. You will play an integral role in restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun. Come join us, share knowledge on each season’s scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guest with world class dining - taking them some place great!

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

Create a relaxed destination – Promote a learning and training environment for all kitchen member through hands on approach focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management to ensure culinary, sales, and service successSet the course –   Ensure timely execution of Expo Station, Opening and Closing according to company guidelines and possess complete knowledge and all food menus/recipes; develop/streamline restaurant processes with Executive Chef when necessaryBuild the perfect oasis – Provide constructive performance feedback to kitchen teammates while practicing open, authentic dialogue with the restaurant teamSupport your crew – Maintain appropriate staff levels based on projected sales and business needs in partnership with the Executive ChefProactive in Paradise – Assist Executive Chef with daily, weekly, and monthly specials and menu development

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

You have 3+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experienceYou have 1+ years of high volume kitchen leadership experienceYou have a current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local lawYou have strong knowledge of food/restaurant service skills - all phases of food production and service, including storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and service and production time standardsYou have strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing experience and responsibilityYou are comfortable using a computer, navigating Windows and Microsoft Office, Point of Sale System and Outlook EmailYou have a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or similar preferredWillingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequentlyBending/stooping/kneeling required – frequentlyRoutine standing for duration of shiftManeuvering the following types of equipment or machinery:Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools listed in training manualScheduled shifts determined by business needs

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