Sous Chef - Portsmouth

Row34; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier oyster bar in Portsmouth is seeking a Sous Chef to enhance culinary operations and team culture. You will lead kitchen activities, ensuring a commitment to quality and local seafood menu execution. This role comes with a competitive salary of $60,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401K matching, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Employer covered Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with 3% Employer Matching

Bi-weekly bonus based on performance

2 Weeks Paid Vacation - Annual

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a positive culture in the kitchen.
• Experience in menu execution for seafood-focused dining.
• Capable of building strong partnerships with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure consistency in menu execution.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine to achieve culinary vision.
• Evaluate and improve kitchen operations continuously.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Menu execution

Positivity and empathy

Self-improvement and innovation

Job description

Row 34 Portsmouth, is in search of a Sous Chef to join the team to further impact culinary development and kitchen operations. Row 34 is an oyster bar, offering an extensive oyster selection, with a seasonal seafood menu. We make culinary decisions around product that is easy on the land, the sea and the communities surrounding them. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to execute the culinary vision for the restaurant. Success in this role is defined by your ability to lead and manage others with respect to menu execution and all components of kitchen operations.

In order to thrive in this role you must:

• Foster a culture of positivity and empathy for our team and guests throughout the entire kitchen. We are of service to one another.
• Execute the daily Row 34 menu, that communicates an extensive oyster program and fresh and local seafood.
• Invest in a meaningful partnership with the General Manager and Front of House teams. We value relationships.
• Recognize that your success is directly correlated with your ability to facilitate success and growth for others.
• Evaluate Row 34 operations and seek to self improve, innovate and pursue excellence.

Salary is competitive, starting at $60,000/year plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employer covered Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with 3% Employer Matching
• Bi-weekly bonus paid out based on restaurant performance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation - Annually (3 weeks at year 2, 4 weeks at year 7)
• $1,500 Bonus - at 90 Days of Employment
• $1,500 Bonus - at 6 Months of Employment