Executive Chef

Tommy Bahama • Newport Beach, CA

1d • $85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Please click here to review our Applicant Privacy Policy. LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service! We look for those who are passionate about growth as we offer a variety of rewarding positions from culinary, front of house and management teams. You will play an integral role in restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun. Come join us, share knowledge on each season’s scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guest with world class dining - taking them some place great! BE THE ISLAND GUIDE Create a relaxed destination – Promote a learning and training environment for all kitchen member through hands on approach focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management to ensure culinary, sales, and service success Set the course – Responsible for kitchen operations and to ensure the kitchen team delivers exceptional culinary experience to our Guests Build the perfect oasis – Manage individual restaurant expenses ensuring budgetary compliance. Effectively communicate and justify monthly financial information including but not limited to food cost, labor expense, and supply purchases. Support your crew – Maintain appropriate staff levels based on projected sales and business needs Proactive in Paradise – Seek out Marketing opportunities within the community and partner with Retail to leverage the Retail/Restaurant relationship during marketing and sales events

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience
• You have 3+ years of high volume kitchen leadership experience
• You have a current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• You have strong knowledge of food/restaurant service skills - all phases of food production and service, including storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and service and production time standards
• You have strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing experience and responsibility
• You are comfortable using a computer, navigating Windows and Microsoft Office, Point of Sale System and Outlook Email
• Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business
• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Routine standing for duration of shift
• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

Nice To Haves

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote a learning and training environment for all kitchen member through hands on approach focusing on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management to ensure culinary, sales, and service success
• Responsible for kitchen operations and to ensure the kitchen team delivers exceptional culinary experience to our Guests
• Manage individual restaurant expenses ensuring budgetary compliance.
• Effectively communicate and justify monthly financial information including but not limited to food cost, labor expense, and supply purchases.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels based on projected sales and business needs
• Seek out Marketing opportunities within the community and partner with Retail to leverage the Retail/Restaurant relationship during marketing and sales events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees