What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at Thames Street Oyster House?
Thames Street Oyster House is seeking an energetic, creative, and extremely motivated culinary professional to join our team as a Sous Chef. Our highly awarded, independent Baltimore restaurant is located in historic Fell's Point on the waterfront. We are searching for an individual with the utmost attention to detail, propensity for leadership, and the desire to learn, while inspiring the staff to do the same. You must be well organized, focused, have good communication skills, be a leader, have a very strong work ethic, and a true passion for the culinary arts. Prior supervisory experience is preferred, but if you're a natural leader and are ready to learn, grow, and take the next step in your culinary career, we encourage you to apply.
-The restaurant is CLOSED ALL major holidays, as well as summer and winter breaks every year
-We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a free employee assistance program
-Biyearly bonuses
-Sick pay and paid time off
-Compensation is very competitive
-Family meal, shift drinks, free dining
-Set schedule of 45 hours/week
The responsibilities for this role will include the following:
-Work shifts on the line and ensure execution
-Be a leader, in a positive and active culinary and management role for all staff
-Ensure our standards are met at all times during service
-Help to control food and labor costs with guidance from the Executive Chef
-Maintain and practice the highest cleanliness, sanitation, and preparedness
-Contribute to seasonal menu changes, working with Executive Chef
-Ordering and purchasing, daily follow up with purveyors regarding invoicing and product
-Develop daily specials
-Teaching and development of kitchen staff and sometimes interns
-Roughly 45 hours a week/5 days, including Sundays
Applicants must have several years of experience as a lead line cook in a moderate to high-volume upscale-casual or fine-dining restaurant, and EITHER a culinary degree or similar work experience. Please forward resume and references to apply. Thank you.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000