Sous Chef

The role

As a Sous Chef, you will help Restaurant Leaders foster culinary and hospitality excellence in a scratch-based kitchen. You will lead the team through peak service, train new members, and ensure consistent execution of recipes and quality standards.

What you will do

• Inspire and uplift the culinary team by showcasing expertise and providing warm hospitality.
• Achieve proficiency at all Naked Farmer stations by executing recipes and processes.
• Prepare seasonal dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Coordinate prep lists and waste logs.
• Contribute to food inventory and maintain a well-stocked walk-in with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Acquire knowledge of ordering systems to assist in managing stock levels.
• Open and close the restaurant using checklists and team communication.
• Address guest concerns with creative and effective solutions.
• Guarantee the team upholds Department of Health and food safety protocols.
• Mentor chefs and nurture their growth.

Required qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Two or more years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary abilities.
• Strong work ethic and ability to execute job duties effectively.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401 (k)
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

About the company

Naked Farmer is a farm-to-table restaurant group that cooks and serves scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. The company focuses on seasonality and building a sustainable food system that connects farmers and the community.