Sous Chef

Gecko Hospitality; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Retirement plan after 1 year

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Performance Bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality in Birmingham, AL is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and partner with the Culinary Development Team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will mentor staff, ensure food safety and profitability, manage equipment sanitation, and help drive top-line sales through a guest-focused, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to develop the team.
• Proven track record of achieving financial results and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team to deliver high-quality, great tasting food and maintain food safety standards.
• Oversee profitability and guest experience to drive top-line performance.
• Manage equipment sanitation and maintenance; delegate duties effectively.

Skills

High-volume restaurant mgmt

Mentoring & development

Financial performance

Guest service focus

Job description

Job Description

Sous Chef

Upscale Casual-Culinary Leader

If you are a Sous Chef looking to join an award winning team, who enjoys living life and enjoys living an active life style, this is the company for you! Our menu is seasonally-inspired with the fresh appeal of a farmer’s market. The menu represents a unique blend of art and science, with the creative offerings designed to excite and surprise the palate. We use natural cooking techniques that we execute with precision and care to ensure just the right amount of fresh ingredients are used in each delicious dish. These practices have earned us an award for “Best Fresh Menu”. Along with the sophisticated approach to our cuisine is our extensive wine lists featuring many of the best wines throughout the world. Don’t miss this fresh and exciting career opportunity as a Sous Chef in Birmingham, AL.

Title of Position: Sous Chef

Job Description

The Sous Chef will work closely with the Culinary Development Team and Executive Chef to ensure menu items are executed with excellence 100% of the time. The Sous Chef will contribute to building top line sales and guest counts through the delivery of a competitively superior team member and guest experience. The Sous Chef is responsible for leading their team of culinary professionals to deliver high-quality, great tasting food, proper food safety procedures and profitability. The Sous Chef will be responsible for all equipment sanitation and maintenance, and must be able to communicate effectively to delegate such duties appropriately, diligently following the strictest standards and procedures set in place.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Compensation ($65,000 - $72,000)
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• Day One Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Immediate 401(K) with Company Match after 1 Year of Service
• Company Paid Retirement Plan (at 1 year of service)
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations

Qualifications

• The Sous Chef must have high volume restaurant management experience of at least 3 years
• A passion for mentoring and developing others is a must for the Sous Chef
• As solid track record in achieving financial results is a must for the Sous Chef
• The Sous Chef must be extremely guest orientated with the highest degree of honesty and integrity
• The Sous Chef should make themselves available to the restaurant at all times