Island Life Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Mastery

Tommy Bahama; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Team discounts

Health benefits

401(k) with match

PTO

Positive work environment

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in San Diego invites you to join a team delivering laid‑back island experiences. Whether behind the bar, in the kitchen, or out front with guests, you’ll contribute to a growing, supportive culture and help shape our Marlin Bars across the country.

As a kitchen team member, you’ll deliver exceptional culinary experiences, uphold safety standards, train others, and manage shift tasks. We offer hourly pay ($22–$26), a strong bonus program, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional culinary experiences to guests while following company policies, procedures, and standards. Lead by example through motivation, support and communication.
• Develop and promote learning, nurturing environment for all restaurant team members focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability to ensure culinary, sales, and service success.
• Follow and enforce applicable safety and sanitation programs according to federal/state/local law for the restaurant, employees, and guests
• Manage kitchen expenses ensuring budgetary compliance as requested

Job description

Tommy Bahama in San Diego invites you to join a team delivering laid‑back island experiences. Whether behind the bar, in the kitchen, or out front with guests, you’ll contribute to a growing, supportive culture and help shape our Marlin Bars across the country.

As a kitchen team member, you’ll deliver exceptional culinary experiences, uphold safety standards, train others, and manage shift tasks. We offer hourly pay ($22–$26), a strong bonus program, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work