Sous Chef, New Restaurant Opening

About the role

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

Responsibilities

• Instrumental in fostering culinary and hospitality excellence within our scratch-based kitchen
• Helping to perfect your craft at every Naked Farmer station
• Enhancing the collective knowledge of our entire restaurant team
• Leading through the rush of peak service times
• Addressing guest concerns
• Engaging in pre-shift meetings, managing shifts, and training new culinary team members according to Naked Farmer's training protocols
• Oversight to ensure tasks throughout the restaurant are completed punctually and to our quality standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401K
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• A passion for real, good food and a willingness to learn new culinary skills
• At least one year of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Two or more years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong culinary abilities, while remaining open to learning and coaching
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to execute job duties effectively
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds
• A team player who is willing to contribute wherever needed
• Respect and appreciation for your coworkers
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to mentor chefs and nurture their growth into future restaurant leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills and the agility to adapt to new challenges
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring excellence in every task
• A reliable and optimistic, caring personality

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401K
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the restaurant and the individual