Executive Sous Chef

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 Develop and promote a learning and nurturing environment for all restaurant Team Members, emphasizing proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management, and accountability to ensure culinary, sales, and service success and internal career growth Maintain appropriate staff levels based on projected sales and business needs Cultivate an environment of open, authentic dialogue with the restaurant team, senior team and home office partners Practice proactive performance management in partnership with the General Manager (and HR when necessary) to ensure adherence to employment policies and procedures Be up‑to‑date with current food trends through research and partnership with vendors Assist the Executive Chef with daily, weekly, and monthly specials and menu development Minimize employee turnover by hiring qualified people, orienting new employees, setting clear expectations, training, coaching, and providing constructive feedback Facilitate the implementation of company learning and training programs, follow‑up and monitor performance to ensure transfer of learned skills on‑the‑job Achieve or exceed kitchen financial expectations (food cost, food efficiencies, labor costs, and direct kitchen expenses) REQUIREMENTS Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently Bending, stooping, and kneeling required – frequently Routine standing for the duration of the shift Safely maneuver equipment or machinery such as hand cart, blenders, knives, slicers, wine keys, and other tools provided to complete work Scheduled shifts determined by business needs 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. Tommy Bahama participates in E‑Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tommy Bahama