Kitchen Manager/Chef

Sassy Bass•Gulf Shores, AL

18d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

It’s time to Sass it Up! Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. Help create and execute new and exciting menu items. We are a people-first company that puts the needs of our guests and team above all others. We’re setting out to find unique team members to help us grow and operate at the highest level. We would love to add an outstanding Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to our team. We are creating opportunities through our growth to add to a team of highly motivated restaurant and hospitality professionals who share our values and help us take our family of restaurants to the next level. We are a company that has a passion for creating an EXPERIENCE that is unique and rememberable. Our team drives that experience through the care and effort we put into our food, service, and coaching. We are looking for servant-oriented team members that will embrace the challenge to ensure that every interaction with our guests, fellow team members, and community is done with care and integrity. We strive for excellence, professionalism, and integrity in all we do. Embrace outrageous fun with our teams located in the Gulf Shores area today! Being part of the Sassy Bass team means working with a crew that’s committed to celebrating the adventure of the food, the fun, and the Sassy experience. It means working as a team, making friends, building skills, and getting paid – all while crafting a rewarding career on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. It means working in a friendly and fast-paced environment where a sense of humor isn’t only encouraged, it’s expected. It’s a great feeling to serve up the Sassy experience with a friendly smile, good music, great food and a supportive team committed to one another. A career with Sassy Bass means knowing that no two days will ever be the same – but every day will be amazin’! Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill Sassy Bass Island Grill Sassy Bass Cookout Tiki Bar

Requirements

Previous experience as a restaurant leader proffered
ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
Effective communication skills
Ability to lift 30+ lbs
Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Responsibilities

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Sassy Bass
Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Knows and trains consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for the quality of products served.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
Coordinate with and continuously expect crew to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
Lead staff in menus planning, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
Keep records and accounts.
Coordinate and supervise the work of kitchen staff.
Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
Plan and price menu items.
Bake bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries.