Sous Chef

Job Description

NOW HIRING for a New Restaurant Opening

Position Overview:

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 and portion control, additionally they supervise team members who have been certified in butchering duties. We expect our Sous Chefs to have excellent communication skills, as they are responsible for the back of house team members and certain administrative tasks, including but not limited to scheduling, staffing, ordering and inventory. Our Sous Chefs oversee all back of house operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.

What we expect of you:

Provides support to Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility

Manages back of house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®

Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback

Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders

Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort

Responsible for scheduling back of house team members

Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals

Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift

Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen

What’s in it for you:

Excellent earning potential

Attainable monthly bonus program

Comprehensive training

Three weeks of paid time-off annually

401k + Company Match

Competitive benefits— Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

New store openings— several growth opportunities for all team members!

Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

Qualifications:

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-Actualized and motivated

Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance

Butchering experience preferred

Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred

If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and apply to Firebirds today!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company Description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 60 polished-casual restaurants specializing in boldly flavored, classic American cuisine, including fresh steaks and seafood prepared from scratch and seared over local hickory, oak or pecan wood on an authentic wood-fired grill. Architectural features include custom-designed wine walls, inviting patios and the FIREBAR, which boasts a wide selection of artisan cocktails, craft beer and a robust wine list, including Firebirds private label wine, served at proper cellar temperatures. With its purpose to Serve, enrich and exceed, Firebirds prides itself on providing real value and unexpected delights to its guests, while weaving itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. To date, Firebirds has donated more than $3.5 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous national awards, including multiple Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence and recognition in the FSR 50 Top 10 Fast-Growing Chains and as one of 10 Breakout Brands by Nations Restaurant News. For more information or to find a location, visit firebirdsrestaurants.com, like Firebirds on Facebook or follow Firebirds on Twitter at @FirebirdsGrill or Instagram at @FirebirdsGrill.