Executive Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Growth & Island Vibe

Tommy Bahama; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tommy Bahama is hiring to grow our restaurant team across the country. With our island life ethos, you’ll collaborate with peers and leaders to develop cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability that drive culinary, sales and service success and your own career growth.

Join a team that values real career growth as our concepts expand nationwide. We offer competitive pay, benefits and a positive, professional work environment where staff development and guest experience

Qualifications

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Routine standing for duration of shift
• Safely maneuvering equipment: hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools
• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development and promotion of learning for restaurant Team Members focusing on cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability to drive culinary, sales and service success.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels based on projected sales and business needs.
• Cultivate open dialogue with restaurant team, senior team and home office partners.
• Proactive performance management with GM and HR to ensure employment policies.
• Stay up-to-date with current food trends through vendor partnerships.
• Assist Executive Chef with daily, weekly, and monthly specials and menu development.
• Minimize turnover by effective orientation, clear expectations, training and feedback.
• Support implementation of company learning programs and monitor transfer of skills on the job.
• Manage kitchen costs including food cost, efficiencies, labor, and expenses.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Time management

Staffing planning

Job description

Tommy Bahama is hiring to grow our restaurant team across the country. With our island life ethos, you’ll collaborate with peers and leaders to develop cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability that drive culinary, sales and service success and your own career growth.

Join a team that values real career growth as our concepts expand nationwide. We offer competitive pay, benefits and a positive, professional work environment where staff development and guest experience