Sous Chef - Full-time / Part-time

Babalu Tacos & Tapas, hailing from Jackson, MS, has plans in place to grow exponentially over the next few years. Now is your opportunity to get in on the ground level at an exciting, new start­up company.

We are looking for people who are:

• Upbeat
• Guest­ Focused
• Growth­ Oriented
• Go Getters
• Great motivators
• Great Communicators
• Focused on training and development (train your replacement so you can move on up!)

The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in directing and supervising all aspects of day to day operations in the kitchen. This individual will excel in his/her teaching and training ability and have the patience and knowledge to lead a culinary operation to achieve excellence in all aspects of the kitchen operation. This individual will be the liaison between the kitchen and the front of house manager from a day to day operational standpoint.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Create a positive and team­oriented atmosphere which promotes learning and having fun
• Direct and maintain culinary operations on a day to day basis
• Ensure every guest receives outstanding products and service in a timely manner
• Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation
• Supervise all food preparation activities
• Maintain excellence in food quality by upholding all recipe and product specifications
• Foster a positive and growth­cultivating work environment
• Forecast food and labor costs and maintain each within budget parameters
• Create schedules
• Conduct inventory and place orders
• Process deliveries and convert invoices
• Be happy person and set a positive example! Your attitude will reflect on the staff and happy staff equals happy guests.

Skills and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have restaurant experience and/or culinary degree
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Team Lead a plus
• Must have a strong working knowledge and understanding of functioning restaurant kitchens
• Ability to write recipes and understand product costing
• Solid understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Professional communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability lift up 50 pounds
• Basic understanding of P&Ls
• Basic computer knowledge
• ServSafe and HAACP knowledge a plus
• Approximate 55 hour work week

Baba Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Insurance (Health, Dental and Vision) ¬ Individual and Family Plans Available
• Paid Vacation
• Endless Growth Opportunity
• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Ongoing training
• Free Meals

About Babalu Tacos & Tapas:

Babalu Tacos & Tapas, an Eat Here Brands concept, is a fun, hip restaurant serving up bold flavors using fresh ingredients from local supply chains. You will find a variety of authentic gourmet tacos and Spanish-style tapas with a Southern twist. Every item on the menu, down to the individual taco shell, is made fresh daily. Our famous guacamole is prepared at tableside. The bar carries the finest tequila, and all drinks are made from scratch using the best and freshest ingredients. Wine offered includes selections from a combination of domestic and Spanish vineyards.

Eat Here Brands is very people focused from every angle. In addition to the focus on our guests, we truly believe that the happiness of the people who work here is just as important as the happiness of our guests. We have a strong culture, and we are looking to build our team around a set of core values that will help us to grow into one large happy family.

If you believe you have what it takes to be an asset to our company, we look forward to hearing from you!

Eat Here Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Baba Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Insurance (Health, Dental and Vision) ¬ Individual and Family Plans Available
• Paid Vacation
• Endless Growth Opportunity
• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Ongoing training
• Free Meals