Island Life Sous Chef — Lead & Create

Tommy Bahama; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in Waimea, Hawaii, is seeking a restaurant team member to deliver exceptional culinary experiences and lead by example. You will mentor teammates on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability to ensure sales and service success.

You will help enforce safety and sanitation programs, manage kitchen expenses, and support budget compliance while collaborating across a growing nationwide concept. Mahalo for your interest!

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering guest-focused service.
• Ability to mentor teammates on cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Strong time management and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional culinary experiences following company standards.
• Lead by example through motivation, support and clear communication.
• Develop a learning environment focused on technique, time management and accountability.
• Enforce safety and sanitation programs per federal/state/local law.
• Assist in managing kitchen expenses and budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Knife skills

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

Tommy Bahama in Waimea, Hawaii, is seeking a restaurant team member to deliver exceptional culinary experiences and lead by example. You will mentor teammates on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability to ensure sales and service success.

You will help enforce safety and sanitation programs, manage kitchen expenses, and support budget compliance while collaborating across a growing nationwide concept. Mahalo for your interest!