Sous Chef - Whiskey Joe's Tampa

The Whiskey Joe’s Team is growing!

Whiskey Joe’s has shared its unique waterfront dining experience at our various locations in Florida since 1985. We are able to provide a one‑of‑a‑kind beachfront experience with the help of amazing team members like yourself that believe in delivering a 5‑star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community.

The Whiskey Joe’s team is high energy and is a naturally fast‑paced environment. From serving our guests vibrant hand‑crafted cocktails at the bar to over‑the‑top appetizers on the beach; to hosting special events for any celebration in our tiki‑bar or event pavilion; to ensuring every day that ends in “Y” is a celebration… We assure you there is a never a dull moment at Whiskey Joe’s!

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life’s unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Pay: $60,000 – $73,000 / year
plus bonus

The Sous Chef is generally in charge of food production, food quality and kitchen cleanliness and safety. He/she also supports the Executive Chef by completing projects as directed. The Sous Chef may be required to temporarily assume the duties of the Chef in his or her absence.

• Oversee and assist the kitchen staff in all aspects of food production
• Ensures adherence to all recipes guidelines to provide consistent quality, proper presentation technique and food safety standards, consults with Chef if there are any concerns
• Operates all kitchen equipment safely and correctly
• Ensures superior cleanliness and sanitization standards throughout the entire kitchen
• Develops, coaches, trains and mentors BOH team members
• Follows all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role (Sous/Exec Sous/CDC/KM) with minimum 5 years’ progressive BOH restaurant experience
• Detail oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy and time management
• Ability to interface with various levels of management utilizing excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong familiarity with OSHA and all local Department of Health Regulations
• PC literate with a working knowledge of Outlook, Esysco, and MS Excel preferred
• Degree in Culinary Arts is a plus
• Adherence to all Company and Safety Policies and Procedures

Physical demands include light work, prolonged walking and/or standing along with the occasional exertion of up to 35lbs of force.

Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

Required 2 years

Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or culinary leadership

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Required

Food Handler Certificate

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