Sous Chef

Naked Farmer Careers•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in helping our Restaurant Leaders to foster culinary and hospitality excellence within our scratch-based kitchen. Your passion for cooking delicious food will be a cornerstone as you seek to perfect your craft at every Naked Farmer station. Through consistent execution of recipes, processes, and active training, you will enhance the collective knowledge of our entire restaurant team. You will stand as a beacon of guidance and leadership, investing in the development of our team, leading through the rush of peak service times, addressing guest concerns, and embodying the best practices of our culinary and system operations. Your initiative as a mentor and leader in the kitchen will shine through as you engage in pre-shift meetings, manage shifts, and train new culinary team members according to Naked Farmer's training protocols. Your oversight will ensure that tasks throughout the restaurant are completed punctually and to our quality standards.

Requirements

A passion for real, good food and a willingness to learn new culinary skills.
At least one year of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
Two or more years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen environment.
Strong culinary abilities, while remaining open to learning and coaching.
Demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to execute job duties effectively.
Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
A team player who is willing to contribute wherever needed.
Respect and appreciation for your coworkers.
Excellent communication skills.
A commitment to mentor chefs and nurture their growth into future restaurant leaders.
Strong interpersonal skills and the agility to adapt to new challenges.
A keen eye for detail, ensuring excellence in every task.
A reliable and optimistic, caring personality.

Responsibilities

Inspire and uplift our culinary team by showcasing your expertise in the kitchen, providing warm hospitality, and maintaining a positive demeanor.
Achieve proficiency at all Naked Farmer stations by consistently executing recipes, processes, and procedures, and by actively engaging in training to enhance the team's overall knowledge.
Exhibit command over all menu items by preparing seasonal dishes according to our established recipes and standards.
Coordinate prep lists and waste logs, contribute to food inventory, and maintain a well-stocked and orderly walk-in in collaboration with the Chef de Cuisine.
Acquire knowledge of the restaurant's ordering systems to assist in managing stock levels required for service.
Effectively open and close the restaurant with the aid of checklists and in-depth communication with the team to ensure a smooth shift.
Address guest concerns with creative and effective solutions.
Guarantee that the team upholds the Department of Health and Naked Farmer's food safety protocols.