Lead Prep Cook

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.
• Share knowledge on each season’s scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guests with world class dining - taking them someplace great!
• Create a relaxed destination – Actively participate in a team environment, demonstrating genuine hospitality and team player skills to promote culinary 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 safety, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen by maintaining specified agency standards.

Requirements

• 1+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience
• Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• Basic knowledge of food/restaurant service skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

Essential 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

Schedule

Scheduled shifts determined by business needs