Tampa
Job Description Three Oaks Hospitality’s collection of community-driven restaurants and bars is seeking motivated and outgoing individuals to fill the role of Sous Chef at our full-service restaurants. Our concepts include Steelbach, Ro, and 1983. Please visit our web site Three Oaks Hospitality for more information on our individual concepts. A Sous Chef assists the Executive/Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. The Sous Chef collaborates with a skilled culinary team, leads by example, and contributes to menu development while adhering to established recipes and guidelines. Creativity, leadership abilities, and attention to detail are essential in upholding a restaurant's reputation for excellence. Qualified applicants must have availability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays. Pre-employment background and drug screening are required for this position. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Kitchen Management: Oversee food preparation, plating, and service to maintain consistency and quality., • Staff Training: Mentor and train junior chefs, ensuring adherence to kitchen standards., • Inventory & Cost Control: Manage ingredient sourcing, food costs, and waste reduction., • Support the Executive Chef in managing and supervising all kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure exceptional quality and consistency., • Lead and motivate the culinary team, promoting a positive, inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth., • Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative and seasonally inspired menus, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible., • Ensure all food items are prepared and served in accordance with established recipes, portion control guidelines, and presentation standards., • Maintain a well-organized and efficient kitchen, optimizing workflow, and implementing effective systems for inventory management, ordering, and cost control., • Monitor food quality and freshness, actively participating in regular inspections, and taking appropriate corrective actions when necessary., • Assist in training and mentoring kitchen staff, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation practices., • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance culinary skills and knowledge., • Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth communication, efficient service, and prompt resolution of any guest concerns or special requests., • Advanced Knife Techniques: Precision cutting for fine dining presentation., • Sauce & Stock Mastery: Ability to create complex, balanced sauces and broths., • Plating & Presentation: Expertise in elegant, refined plating techniques., • Excellent record of kitchen management, • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently, • Capable of delegating multiple tasks, • Communication and leadership skills, • Keep up with cooking trends and best practices, • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience., • Minimum 3-5 years in a professional kitchen, preferably in fine dining., • Strong leadership, organizational abilities, and expertise in high-end cooking techniques., • Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly., • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Generous paid time off, • Medical, dental, vision, life, • 401(k) with company match, • Employee Discount, • Referral Program, • Flexible Schedule, • Paid Training, • Free Parking