Lead Sous Chef: Mentor & Seasonal Kitchen Innovator

Naked Farmer Careers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vibrant culture

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Career growth

Free daily meals

Job summary

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. As a Sous Chef, you will support Restaurant Leaders by guiding our culinary team, executing recipes, and training staff to uphold Naked Farmer standards during peak service.

You will lead shifts, manage prep, monitor food safety, mentor cooks, and help grow future restaurant leaders as we expand.

Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Two or more years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary abilities and openness to coaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and uplift our culinary team by showcasing your expertise in the kitchen, providing warm hospitality, and maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Achieve proficiency at all Naked Farmer stations by consistently executing recipes, processes, and procedures, and by actively engaging in training to enhance the team's overall knowledge.
• Exhibit command over all menu items by preparing seasonal dishes according to our established recipes and standards.
• Coordinate prep lists and waste logs, contribute to food inventory, and maintain a well-stocked and orderly walk-in in collaboration with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Acquire knowledge of the restaurant's ordering systems to assist in managing stock levels required for service.
• Effectively open and close the restaurant with the aid of checklists and in-depth communication with the team to ensure a smooth shift.
• Address guest concerns with creative and effective solutions.
• Guarantee that the team upholds the Department of Health and Naked Farmer's food safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

High-volume cooking

Mentorship

Team player

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. As a Sous Chef, you will support Restaurant Leaders by guiding our culinary team, executing recipes, and training staff to uphold Naked Farmer standards during peak service.

You will lead shifts, manage prep, monitor food safety, mentor cooks, and help grow future restaurant leaders as we expand.