Sous Chef

Position Overview

Our Sous Chefs partner with the Executive Chef to provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance. The Sous Chefs are responsible for butchering and portion control and supervise team members certified in butchering duties. They oversee all back‑of‑house operations, food production, scheduling, staffing, ordering, inventory and administrative tasks.

• Provides support to Executive Chef in all areas of responsibility
• Manages back‑of‑house team members, operations, and food production
• Provides direction and training by coaching, counseling, and feedback
• Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
• Conducts inventory bi‑weekly in a team effort
• Responsible for scheduling back‑of‑house team members
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring to maintain staffing goals
• Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
• Creates a positive environment that sets expectations for quality food and a neat, clean, and organized kitchen

• Excellent earning potential
• Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
• Comprehensive training
• Three weeks paid time off annually
• 401(k) + company match
• Competitive benefits — medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• New store openings—several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures—closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving day; early closures on the Fourth of July and Christmas Eve!

• 2 years high volume, full service restaurant experience in a management position
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
• Self‑actualized and motivated
• Self‑discipline; maintain professional appearance
• Butchering experience preferred
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred

If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and continue to apply with Firebirds today!

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.