Sous Chef

FB Society; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiskey Cake - Jacksonville is seeking an experienced sous chef to run a high-volume kitchen in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on efficient kitchen operation, top-quality food, safety, and collaboration with managers, with relocation bonus available for candidates moving to Jacksonville.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a sous chef or similar role, strong leadership of hourly staff, budget awareness, and familiarity with scheduling/restaurant software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar role.
• A degree in Culinary Arts is not required but is a plus.
• Experience in leading and supervising hourly team members.
• Experience working within budget parameters and with scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations from all aspects as well as provide support throughout the shift.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality while managing waste.
• Responsible for inventory & purchasing and receiving with approved vendors.
• Maintain a clean & organized facility & following local health regulations.
• Training and developing hourly personnel.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Budget awareness

Scheduling software

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree (not required)

Tools

Scheduling software

Restaurant software

Job description

Whiskey Cake - Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246, USA

We will assist with a relocation bonus for candidates relocating to Jacksonville within the Florida area.

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. From ourmesquite wood-grilled plates to fresh greens and famous desserts, all our hand-crafted dishes are served up with simple, honest flavors in a rustic, local atmosphere.

We are looking for kitchen operators who possess high energy, self-motivation, and a commitment toproviding authentic hospitality. Our ideal candidate is an experienced sous chef with a strongbackground in high-volume, scratch-made cooking. You will be responsible for running an efficientkitchen, ensuring safety and sanitation protocols are always followed, producing top-quality food,and collaborating closely with restaurant managers to oversee all aspects of food and beverageservice.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations from all aspects as well as provide support throughout theshift.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality while managing waste.
• Responsible for inventory & purchasing and receiving with approved vendors.
• Maintain a clean & organized facility & following local health regulations.
• Training and developing hourly personnel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar role
• A degree in Culinary Arts is not required but is a plus.
• Experience in leading and supervising hourly team members.
• Experience working within budget parameters.
• Knowledge of Scheduling and Restaurant software programs
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices

We participate in the E-Verify program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a legal workforce, we verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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