Island-Life Sous Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen

Oxford Industries; Winter Park (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in Winter Park, FL is seeking a culinary leader to deliver exceptional experiences for guests while following company standards. The role focuses on hands-on kitchen leadership, teaching proper cooking techniques, knife skills and time management, with emphasis on safety and cost control.

You will mentor restaurant team members, uphold sanitation policies, and drive guest satisfaction through consistent food quality and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Routine standing for duration of shift.
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently.
• Safely maneuvering kitchen tools and equipment (hand cart, blenders, knives, wine keys).
• Follow and enforce safety and sanitation programs according to law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional culinary experiences to guests.
• Lead by motivating and supporting team members.
• Develop learning and nurturing environment for kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability.
• Manage kitchen expenses and ensure budgetary compliance as requested.

Job description

Tommy Bahama in Winter Park, FL is seeking a culinary leader to deliver exceptional experiences for guests while following company standards. The role focuses on hands-on kitchen leadership, teaching proper cooking techniques, knife skills and time management, with emphasis on safety and cost control.

You will mentor restaurant team members, uphold sanitation policies, and drive guest satisfaction through consistent food quality and service excellence.