Culinary Lead

About the role

LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service!

Responsibilities

• Play an integral role in restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun.
• Create a relaxed destination – Promote a learning and training environment for all kitchen members to ensure culinary and financial success.
• Set the course – Possess complete knowledge and ensure timely execution of all food menus/recipes – including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Build the perfect oasis – Provide constructive performance feedback to kitchen teammates while practicing open, authentic dialogue with the restaurant team.
• Support your crew – Ensure transfer of learned skills on-the-job by facilitating the implementation of company training programs and monitoring team performance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience
• Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• Knowledge of food/restaurant service skills - all phases of food production and service, including storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and service and production time standards
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing experience and responsibility
• A high school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

Skills

• Physical requirements: Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently, Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently, Routine standing for duration of shift, Maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery: Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools listed in training manual

Benefits

Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

Pay

Rate Range: $21.00 to $27.00 per hour

Schedule

Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

Benefits

Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.