Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Honolulu's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best. Our second location, which is now open inside the Wayfinder Waikiki, brings our passion for poke, local dishes and signature cocktails to one of the most historic and iconic neighborhoods in Honolulu.
Job Summary:
The Culinary Sous Chef oversees all culinary staff, maintains product standards, enforces operating procedures, and ensures consistent daily operations. Candidate would need to be knowledgeable about cooking techniques & procedures, systems operations, staffing strategies, as well as safety and sanitation guidelines. Candidate will work directly with the Chef de Cuisine in all aspects of the operation; will be enabled to make decisions in the absence of the chef. As a Culinary Sous Chef, you will handle the operations when the Chef de Cuisine is out. You also have the authority to make store and level decisions and the ability to execute disciplinary actions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations alongside the leads. Make changes as necessitated by the needs of the business.
- Delegate responsibilities and assignments to employees, appropriate to their skill level and ability.
- Ensure that all items are to spec, dated appropriately, packed, sealed, and labeled correctly.
- Provide daily quality checks on all products and documents accordingly.
- Ensure shop is clean and in an orderly fashion before leaving at the end of the shift.
- Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine and SFOC Chef on on-going menu development for our standard menus, seasonal menu changes, internal menu tastings, and special events.
- Take on new assignments with an eager and helpful demeanor.
- Responsible for proper ordering and inventory control.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of related experience.
- AOS Culinary School graduate or related training.
- Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation.
- Ability to multitask, adapt to change and work well in environment with time constraints.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills including delegation skills.
- Ability to meet budgets including labor, food and applicable direct operating costs.
- Possesses administrative skills: knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word processing programs, general office equipment: copier, fax, scanner.
- Able to work independently and on a team.
- Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
- Ability to work flexible schedule including weekend and holidays in order to accommodate business levels.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must comply with all company policies and requirements.
- TB Clearance required.
Benefits include competitive wages, flexible schedules, medical insurance, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with a company match, advancement opportunities, and more!
With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States?
- You are welcome to include details in your work or education history you’d like us to consider, such as transferable skills and experience.
- Please provide a list of your work availability times for each day noted below:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- kitchen/culinary management: 1 year (Preferred)
- sous chef: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Honolulu, HI 96815 (Required)
Work Location: In person
