Sous Chef - MarcJax

Job Summary

We are a vibrant seafood-focused restaurant that prides itself on using fresh, local, high-quality ingredients to create scratch-made dishes that celebrate Cajun, southern, and coastal cuisines. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to assist in leading our kitchen team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled chef with a background in seafood, as well as, the ability to follow a recipe, understands cooking techniques, and willing to work long hours.

Key Responsibilities
1. Menu Execution - Prepare and execute dishes to the restaurant's standards, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.

2. Kitchen Management - Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep work, line cooking, and plating during service. - Ensure all kitchen staff maintain cleanliness, safety, and organizational standards. - Monitor food stock, inventory, and supply orders to minimize waste and ensure quality.

3. Team Leadership & Training - Supervise, train, and mentor line cooks and kitchen staff, promoting a positive and productive work environment. - Coordinate scheduling, task delegation, and shift assignments in line with service needs. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect among the kitchen team.

4. Quality & Food Safety - Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, including strict adherence to sanitation, storage, and handling protocols. - Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen and equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. - Collaborate with the Chef devCuisine to monitor food and labor costs and portion control to optimize budget and food quality.

Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or Sous Chef role; experience in a seafood-focused kitchen is highly preferred.- **Skills**: Proficiency in seafood preparation techniques, knife skills, and working in a scratch kitchen environment.- **Attributes**: Creative, detail-oriented, excellent communicator, and a collaborative leader with a passion for food.- **Certifications**: Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred; ServSafe or other food handler certification

Why Join UsAs a member of our culinary team, youll have the opportunity to work in an innovative and supportive environment where your talent and ideas are valued. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a platform to enhance your skills in a seafood-focused, scratch kitchen.

2 Weeks Paid Vacation