St Petersburg,FL,USA Sous Chef-Quick Hire!($48.3k-$65.2k/Year)

Hawkers Asian Street Food is a vibrant and rapidly growing restaurant brand known for its unique take on Asian street cuisine. With a commitment to delivering not only delicious and adventurous foods but also an engaging and positive work environment, Hawkers has established a niche in the upscale casual dining market. The company emphasizes a culture built on motivation, teamwork, and genuine connections through its innovative cuisine and lively atmosphere. Hawkers prides itself on providing its staff with more than just a job; it offers a fulfilling career path filled with growth, leadership development, and exciting opportunities within the hospitality industry. The role of the Sous Chef at Hawkers Asian Street Food is a critical leadership position that supports the overall kitchen operations and ensures the high standards of food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction are consistently met. This position is designed for individuals with a strong background in culinary management, preferably with experience in full-service upscale dining environments. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef, playing a hands-on role in managing kitchen staff, food preparation, and quality control. This role demands a leader who can inspire and mentor the team while upholding the brand's operational goals and values. Besides participating in daily kitchen management and food production, the Sous Chef is tasked with training, coaching, and developing team members, ensuring that all culinary aspects comply with the brand’s strict adherence to recipes, safety, and sanitation standards. The position offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, paid time off, and monthly bonuses, as well as a fun, supportive work environment. Candidates joining Hawkers can expect to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced setting where the ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and maintain high standards is essential. This role is perfect for culinary professionals eager to advance their careers while making a positive impact within a restaurant that values innovation, quality, and team excellence.

• maintains food quality standards for the restaurant
• assists executive chef in overseeing all phases of food procurement, production, and service
• fills in for executive chef when necessary
• provides feedback to kitchen team and management
• conducts daily pre-service meetings
• provides immediate feedback on food quality and presentation
• ensures target ticket times are met
• maintains kitchen equipment and storage areas clean and in good condition
• manages kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance
• enforces food safety, sanitation, and storage practices
• assists with sales, revenue, and profitability goals
• supports vendor relations and equipment maintenance
• follows recipes and rules per Jolt
• completes line and sanitation checks daily
• communicates positively with team and guests
• capable of performing all management position duties
• counsels and coaches team members
• assists with formal staff evaluations
• trains team members on company systems
• motivates team to meet standards
• ensures a safe and harassment-free workplace
• resolves problems responsibly
• performs other duties as assigned