Sous Chef

2 years

We are looking for a sous chef to join our small BOH team. Jewel of the South is currently open Wednesday - Monday for dinner, plus Friday and Saturday lunch.

We are students of the world and we seek fellow travelers. We love to host, we love to serve, and mostly we love the power of hospitality to bring people together to celebrate, commiserate, and communicate. No matter where you are from or where you are going, we look forward to creating memorable experiences for our guests, and building an educational and rewarding culture for our FOH and BOH teams.

Cocktails, food, and wine at Jewel are prepared and presented with intention and precision. Our cocktail program is steeped in history, showcasing classic techniques with innovative, seasonal flavors. Our food program seeks out unique products that deliver delicious nourishment for our guests, such as a broad range of caviars, whole vegetables, and diverse animal proteins. The menu changes regularly. Our wine program features classic labels, cult favorites, and new talent, limited to the best value available for wine that should be consumed tonight.

Our compensation program is designed to support our team of intrepid travelers.

Benefits for full time employees include:

• Weekly pay
• Three weeks of Paid Time Off
• Additional holidays include Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• Full Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Dining discounts for you and your guests at Jewel of the South and Manolito
• Daily family meal

To learn more about our open positions please send us a note to [email protected]

Compensation: Salary ($58,000.00 - $60,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Teamwork

Vegetable Cookery

Collaboration

Prepping Ingredients

Attention to Detail

Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking

Creativity

Adaptability

200 Covers Per Night

Culinary Knowledge

Team Development and Training

Customer Service

Sous Vide

Communication Skills

ServSafe Certified

Cultural Awareness

Scheduling

Time Management

Sauteing

Problem Solving

Sauce Making

Passion for food and beverage

Vendor Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Pasta Dough Making

Pasta Cooking

Willingness to Learn

Receiving

Ordering / Purchasing

Events Management

Meat Cookery

Meat Butchery

Kitchen Management

Cleaning / Sanitation

Inventory Management

Grilling

Gluten Free Cooking

Frying

Plating and Presentation

Food Handler Certification

Costing

Budgeting

Fish Butchery

Fish Cookery

Family Meal Preparation

Expediting

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Food Safety Knowledge

Dressing Making

Portioning

Dough Making

Recipe Development

Menu Development

Charcuterie and Cheese Board Arrangement

Advanced Knife Skills

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