Sous Chef

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Now hiring for a new restaurant opening.

Our Sous Chefs partner with the Executive Chef to provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance. The Sous Chefs are responsible for butchering, portion control, and supervising team members who have been certified in butchering duties. They manage scheduling, staffing, ordering, and inventory. They oversee all back‑of‑house operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.

• Provide support to Executive Chef in all responsibilities.
• Manage back‑of‑house team members, operations, and food production.
• Provide direction and training to team members.
• Order produce, seafood, and main food orders.
• Conduct inventory bi‑weekly.
• Schedule back‑of‑house team members.
• Interview and hire back‑of‑house staff to maintain staffing goals.
• Supervise and participate in butchering and portion control.
• Create a positive environment that sets expectations for quality food and a neat, clean, organized kitchen.

• Excellent earning potential.
• Attainable bonus every other pay period.
• Comprehensive training.
• Three weeks paid time off annually.
• 401k with company match.
• Competitive benefits— Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance.
• Growth opportunities with new store openings.
• Holiday closures: closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on the Fourth of July and Christmas Eve.

• 2 years high‑volume, full‑service restaurant experience in a management position.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
• Self‑motivated and self‑disciplined.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Butchering experience preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industry: Restaurants.

If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in‑depth learning, and supportive teammates, spark the flame and apply with Firebirds today!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:

Lexington, KY. Salary: $50,000‑$60,000 annually.

Work location:

Frankfort, KY.