Lead Sous Chef — Back-of-House & Quality

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Southaven, MS is seeking a Sous Chef to lead Back of House operations and uphold our iconic hospitality standards. You will supervise BOH staff, assist the Executive Chef, and ensure quality food and a clean, organized kitchen.

In this full-time role you will handle ordering, inventory, scheduling, and staff development while maintaining a positive work environment under pressure. Growth opportunities exist within our brand.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-service restaurant management experience.
• Expert in Iconic Hospitality standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of butchering and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility.
• Manage back of house team, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.
• Provide direction, discipline and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback and termination recommendations.
• Accountable for ordering and receiving produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conducts daily / bi-weekly inventory with team.
• Responsible for scheduling back of house team members.
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals.
• Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cash handling

Inventory control

Administrative tasks

Butchering knowledge

Food safety

Tools

POS/Micros Knowledge

Job description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Southaven, MS is seeking a Sous Chef to lead Back of House operations and uphold our iconic hospitality standards. You will supervise BOH staff, assist the Executive Chef, and ensure quality food and a clean, organized kitchen.

In this full-time role you will handle ordering, inventory, scheduling, and staff development while maintaining a positive work environment under pressure. Growth opportunities exist within our brand.