Sous Chef

Tommy Bahama; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A premier restaurant chain seeks an experienced culinary team leader to deliver exceptional dining experiences while promoting a supportive learning environment among staff. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a culture of motivation and growth. Applicants must be able to lift heavy items and engage with various kitchen tools. Join us to redefine laid-back luxury and grow your career in a fast-expanding team.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending, stooping, and kneeling required frequently.
• Routine standing for the duration of shift.
• Safely maneuvering equipment and tools provided to complete work.
• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional culinary experiences to guests.
• Develop and promote a learning environment for restaurant team members.
• Manage kitchen expenses while ensuring budgetary compliance.
• Manage kitchen expenses ensuring budgetary compliance as requested.

Skills

Exceptional culinary skills

Time management

Motivation and leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Knives

Blenders

Hand carts

Job description

LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE WITH US

At Tommy Bahama, good vibes start with great people. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or out front with our guests, you’ll be part of a team that’s growing fast — and helping shape the next wave of our restaurants across the country. There’s plenty of room to grow your career here, surrounded by teammates who support you and leaders who want to see you succeed.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Real career growth opportunities as our Food & Beverage concepts expand nationwide
• Competitive pay and team member discounts on retail, food, and beverage
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase program and more available to eligible full‑time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off program to keep you balanced
• A positive, professional and engaging work environment

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our guests while following company policies, procedures, and standards. Lead by example through motivation, support and communication.
• Through hands on approach, develop and promote learning, nurturing environment for all restaurant Team Members that focuses on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability to ensure culinary, sales, and service success.
• Follow and enforce applicable safety and sanitation programs according to federal/state/local law for the restaurant, employees, and guests
• Manage kitchen expenses ensuring budgetary compliance as requested

Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Routine standing for duration of shift
• Safely maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery: Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools provided to complete work
• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

Join the team that’s redefining laid‑back luxury — and grow with us as we bring the Island Life to more communities across the country.

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision‑making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail].

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

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