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Sous Chef

Tommy Bahama
Tommy Bahama Salary
Waimea, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE WITH US

At Tommy Bahama, good vibes start with great people. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or out front with our guests, you’ll be part of a team that’s growing fast — and helping shape the next wave of our restaurants across the country. There’s plenty of room to grow your career here, surrounded by teammates who support you and leaders who want to see you succeed.



WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

  • Real career growth opportunities as our Food & Beverage concepts expand nationwide
  • Competitive pay and team member discounts on retail, food, and beverage
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase program and more available to eligible full-time employees
  • Generous Paid Time Off program to keep you balanced
  • A positive, professional and engaging work environment


WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Responsible for delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our guests while following company policies, procedures, and standards. Lead by example through motivation, support and communication.
  • Through hands on approach, develop and promote learning, nurturing environment for all restaurant Team Members that focuses on proper cooking techniques, knife skills, time management and accountability to ensure culinary, sales, and service success.
  • Follow and enforce applicable safety and sanitation programs according to federal/state/local law for the restaurant, employees, and guests
  • Manage kitchen expenses ensuring budgetary compliance as requested


REQUIREMENTS

  • Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
  • Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
  • Routine standing for duration of shift
  • Safely maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery: Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools provided to complete work
  • Scheduled shifts determined by business needs


Join the team that’s redefining laid-back luxury — and grow with us as we bring the Island Life to more communities across the country.


Rate Range: $20.00 to $26.00 per hour Generous Bonus Program

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.


Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!


Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com.

Salary : $20 - $26

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