SOUS CHEF

Thames Street Oyster House; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee assistance program

Bonuses

Sick pay

Paid time off

Family meal

Shift drinks

Free dining

45 hours/week

Job summary

Thames Street Oyster House in Baltimore, MD seeks an energetic Sous Chef to join a highly awarded, independent restaurant by the waterfront. The role requires leadership, organization, and a strong work ethic, with a focus on culinary excellence and staff development.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, sick pay, PTO, and biannual bonuses, with a 45-hour workweek on a set schedule. Prior supervisory experience is preferred for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a lead line cook in a high-volume upscale-casual or fine-dining restaurant.
• Culinary degree or similar work experience.
• Ability to lead staff and maintain high service standards.
• Excellent organization, strong work ethic, and passion for the culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts on the line and ensure execution.
• Be a leader for all staff in a positive culinary/management role.
• Maintain standards during service at all times.
• Help control food and labor costs with guidance from the Executive Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and preparedness.
• Contribute to seasonal menu changes with the Executive Chef.
• Handle ordering, purchasing, and liaising with purveyors.
• Develop daily specials
• Teach and develop kitchen staff and interns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree

Similar work experience

Job description

Job Description

Thames Street Oyster House is seeking an energetic, creative, and extremely motivated culinary professional to join our team as a Sous Chef. Our highly awarded, independent Baltimore restaurant is located in historic Fell's Point on the waterfront. We are searching for an individual with the utmost attention to detail, propensity for leadership, and the desire to learn, while inspiring the staff to do the same. You must be well organized, focused, have good communication skills, be a leader, have a very strong work ethic, and a true passion for the culinary arts. Prior supervisory experience is preferred, but if you're a natural leader and are ready to learn, grow, and take the next step in your culinary career, we encourage you to apply.

• -The restaurant is CLOSED ALL major holidays, as well as summer and winter breaks every year
• We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a free employee assistance program
• Biyearly bonuses
• Sick pay and paid time off
• Compensation is very competitive
• Family meal, shift drinks, free dining
• Set schedule of 45 hours/week

The responsibilities for this role will include the following:

• Work shifts on the line and ensure execution
• Be a leader, in a positive and active culinary and management role for all staff
• Ensure our standards are met at all times during service
• Help to control food and labor costs with guidance from the Executive Chef
• Maintain and practice the highest cleanliness, sanitation, and preparedness
• Contribute to seasonal menu changes, working with Executive Chef
• Ordering and purchasing, daily follow up with purveyors regarding invoicing and product
• Develop daily specials
• Teaching and development of kitchen staff and sometimes interns
• Roughly 45 hours a week/5 days, including Sundays

Applicants must have several years of experience as a lead line cook in a moderate to high-volume upscale-casual or fine-dining restaurant, and EITHER a culinary degree or similar work experience. Thank you.

Company Description

Thames Street Oyster House is located in historic Fells Point on the waterfront, and is frequented by locals and visitors alike. The Oyster House offers a spectacular à la carte raw bar, featuring at least ten different kinds of oysters daily from the East and West coasts and beyond. Executive Chef - Partner Eric Houseknecht creates impeccable authentic and inspired Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, and New England seafood dishes. Serving only the finest quality seafood available, we source our product from the most reputable and respected purveyors and fishermen, locally, domestically, and sustainably whenever possible. The bar offers handmade cocktails, along with a great draft beer and wine selection, including many local options as well as New England favorites. Join us in our inviting main bar room, upstairs water view dining area, or charming back courtyard.