Sous Chef - Naked Farmer Careers

SOUS CHEF

Location: 215 N Cattlemen Rd Sarasota, FL 34232 (University Town Center/UTC)

Salary: $48K-$51K per year (training pay $45K)

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

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.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule

At Naked Farmer, we are cultivating the next generation chefs. Our scratch-based kitchens are a hub for individuals passionate about real, good food. Your passion for cooking delicious food will be evident as you are a farmer of people who enjoys helping other chefs master various cooking stations, ensuring each recipe is prepared consistently to showcase the best of the season. You will inspire and lead those eager to share their love for cooking and transform others into skilled chefs. If you are driven by a sense of purpose and a craving for shaping the future of food, join us on our mission to build a better food system.

YOU WILL:

• 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.

YOU HAVE:

• 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.

ABOUT NAKED FARMER:

Born during a global pandemic, Naked Farmer quickly adapted, delivering fresh food directly from farm to doorstep. Our ethos is founded on resilience, transparency, and telling the story of the farmers behind our local food supply. With a commitment to becoming 100% locally-sourced, we are now embarking on an expansion phase, opening new locations and furthering our mission of transparency in sourcing and cooking while supporting local farmers, communities, and chefs. Currently operating six restaurants in Tampa Bay and South Florida, we are in the process of adding six more across the state over the next 18 months.

And yes, all employees enjoy complimentary Naked Farmer meals every day—don't miss out on the sweet potatoes.

Join us as we build the future of food together.