Marlin Bar Chef

Tommy Bahama; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company that embodies the spirit of island living! As a culinary leader, you'll inspire your team while crafting delightful dining experiences. With a focus on high-quality cuisine and exceptional service, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant's success. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team, develop creative menus, and ensure a welcoming environment for guests. If you're ready to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a vibrant setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years in high-volume culinary/hospitality.
• 1+ years in kitchen leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and menu development.
• Facilitate training programs and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Food Safety

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS Systems

Job description

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LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE

Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service. We seek passionate individuals interested in growth, offering rewarding positions across culinary, front of house, and management teams. You will play an integral role in the restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun. Join us to share knowledge of seasonal scratch cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and provide guests with world-class dining experiences—taking them somewhere great!

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

1. Create a relaxed destination by promoting a learning and training environment for all kitchen members through facilitation of company training programs and hands-on approaches, focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, and time management to ensure culinary, sales, and service success.

2. Set the course by being responsible for kitchen operations and menu development, including creating daily, weekly, and monthly specials.

3. Build the perfect oasis by managing individual restaurant expenses to ensure budgetary compliance. Effectively communicate and justify monthly financial information, including food costs, labor expenses, and supply purchases based on projected sales and business needs.

4. Support your crew by ensuring the transfer of learned skills on-the-job through facilitating the implementation of company training programs, monitoring team performance, and enforcing safety and sanitation programs according to applicable laws.

5. Proactively manage in paradise by co-managing team meetings with the Front of the House and overseeing kitchen expenses to ensure budget adherence as needed.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• 3+ years of high-volume culinary/hospitality experience.

• 1+ years of high-volume kitchen leadership experience.

• Current food handler’s card and other certifications as required by law.

• Strong knowledge of food and restaurant service skills, including all phases of food production, storage, rotation, preparation, presentation, and time standards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility.

• Comfortable using computers, including Windows, Microsoft Office, POS systems, and Outlook.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or similar preferred.

• Willingness to perform other duties necessary to support the business.

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

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