Sous Chef

Way back when Point Breeze was just another forgotten neighborhood name, we opened this chalkboard menu-driven, beer focused, dive-y but kinda-nice joint and everyone thought we were crazy.

Fast forward 14 years – American Sardine Bar is the place to be if you enjoy soaking up the vibes sipping on a killer cocktail whilst enjoying some of the freshest and most creative plates around. We’ve come a long way, and while we may have lost some of that neighborhood charm to big development – we assure you ASB is the same diamond in the rough, just a bit more polished and grown up.

We are actively seeking to expand our team for the upcoming season – here’s a little bit about the job…

We're seeking a hard-working, good-natured, full-time Sous Chef with a team-building attitude to help advance the culinary platform, lead the line, work alongside the Chef to develop recipes, build out and maintain organizational systems to advance and improve turnout, educate and inspire staff, manage cleanliness, and assist in ordering & receiving. Our kitchen is open for business from 12pm-12am daily, and our bar stays open until 2am every night. We strive to put the very best of us into every plate and glass served — no shortcuts, no hacks. We are loved by our regulars for our friendly, knowledgeable service, so we keep the standards high with the tools to help you get there.

This is a salaried position that includes dining discounts, paid vacation time, employer-contributed health care, dental and vision. We are hopeful for a candidate who is committed to long-term stability and growth within the company. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the production of food at all stations, assisting cooks on the line
• Support the Chef in maintaining a smooth and efficient service
• Order and Inspect for quality all food items necessary for the production of the finished menu items
• Maintain kitchen equipment following food & safety/restaurant standards of cleanliness and organization
• Track food costs as requested
• Ensure that employees keep waste to a minimum
• Run daily line up with FoH management and BoH team to communicate any menu or operational changes
• Recognize the importance of employee morale and lead by example
• Research and development of new menu items and techniques alongside the Chef
• Provide one-on-one training of line and prep cooks to ensure that all recipes/menu items are being prepared correctly

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory role and a culinary training degree preferred. Verbal English required and Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Able to train and motivate team
• Superb organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Establish client relationships and ensure maximum satisfaction

 American Sardine Bar is an equal opportunity employer. ASB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.