Sous Chef

Bluebird; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird, the renowned Chapel Hill French bistro, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team alongside our GM, Chef de Cuisine, and Director of Operations. We value guests’ experiences, team leadership, and a passion for classic bistro cuisine and French wine.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and can mentor a committed staff, we’d love to meet you and discuss your fit with Bluebird’s lively restaurant culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Multiple years of service experience in fine dining or casual fine dining.
• Proficiency with Point-of-Sale software.
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment.
• Capable of multitasking under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of professionals alongside GM, Chef de Cuisine and Director of Operations.
• Create peak guest experiences and uphold Bluebird’s service standards.
• Teach and learn, maintaining a high level of hospitality and professionalism.

Skills

POS software

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Bluebird, the French bistro in Chapel Hill that was voted Best New Restaurant 2022 by the N&O readers and Best New Restaurant in Orange County by Indyweek, and received six "Best Of" awards from Chapel Hill Magazine, is looking for a strong Sous Chef.
The ideal candidate will have a broad experience in professional kitchens with dome particular experience in French cuisine.

Restaurant Manager for Chapel Hill French Bistro

The team at Bluebird is in search of a Restaurant Manager to work alongside our GM, Chef de Cuisine, and Director of Operations.We would like to meet someone who:

• is internally driven to create peak guest experiences
• can find, motivate, and maintain a team of committed professionals
• does the right thing when no one is watching
• possesses a hunger for classic bistro cuisine and a thirst for French wine and cocktails
• has the confidence to teach, and the humility to learn
• is psychologically and physically prepared for the challenge and exhilaration of working in a restaurant
• gets it.

Qualifications for this position include and are not limited to the following:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Multiple years of service experience in fine dining or casual fine dining.
• Proficiency with Point-of-Sale software.
• Able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment.
• Capable of multitasking under extreme pressure.
• Ability to work on feet for ten hours a shift.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead onto high shelves.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bluebird is an authentic French bistro in Chapel Hill, NC (operated by the same owner and management team as Hawthorne & Wood). With our indoor and outdoor dining spaces, open kitchen, and copper-top bar, we provide guests with a memorable dining experience that is at once comforting, casual, and world-class.
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