Island-Life Executive Sous Chef | Lead, Train, Innovate

Tommy Bahama R&R Holdings Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase

Paid Time Off

Team member discounts

Job summary

Tommy Bahama is seeking a hands-on restaurant leader to develop and promote a learning environment for all Team Members, focusing on cooking techniques, knife skills, time management, and accountability. You will manage staffing levels, foster open dialogue with the team and home office, and partner with HR on performance management and training initiatives.

You will assist the Executive Chef with specials and menu development, mentor new hires, and drive achievement of kitchen financial targets

Qualifications

• Experience building learning environments for restaurant teams.
• Ability to manage staffing levels based on sales projections.
• Ability to coach and provide feedback to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote learning environment for all restaurant Team Members.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels based on projected sales and business needs.
• Cultivate open dialogue with restaurant team, senior team, and home office partners.
• Practice proactive performance management with GM and HR.
• Stay updated on food trends through vendor partnerships.
• Assist Executive Chef with daily, weekly, monthly specials and menu development.
• Focus on hiring, orienting, and training new employees and giving feedback.
• Lead company training programs and monitor transfer of skills on the job.
• Aim to achieve or exceed kitchen financial targets (food cost, labor, etc.).

Skills

Staff development

Team leadership

Menu development

Performance coaching

Food cost control

Labor cost control

Tools

Hand cart

Blenders

Knives

Slicers

Wine keys

Job description

Tommy Bahama is seeking a hands-on restaurant leader to develop and promote a learning environment for all Team Members, focusing on cooking techniques, knife skills, time management, and accountability. You will manage staffing levels, foster open dialogue with the team and home office, and partner with HR on performance management and training initiatives.

You will assist the Executive Chef with specials and menu development, mentor new hires, and drive achievement of kitchen financial targets