Sous Chef

Do you take pride in putting your creative talents to work in an all-scratch kitchen? Do you enjoy sharing your passion and skills with others? Babalu Tacos & Tapas is an upscale yet casual, high-energy, full-service concept. At Babalu, we create delicious dishes and cocktails made from fresh ingredients (sourced locally when possible.) We also boast a fun environment and a great culture! 

Plans are in place to grow exponentially over the next few years. We currently have 5 Babalu restaurants in successful operation and have plans to more than double in size over the next 18 months with restaurant openings in Chapel Hill, NC; Atlanta, GA; Lexington, KY; Nashville, TN; Greenville, SC; and second sites in both Charlotte, NC and Memphis, TN. Now is your opportunity to get in on the ground level at an exciting, growth-oriented company. 

Learn more about Babalu and find recent news at www.eatbabalu.com

ARE YOU:

• Upbeat and Positive
• Culinarily Creative
• Self-Actualized
• Great Motivators and Coaches

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:

• Display behaviors and actions that reflect the Eat Here Brands culture
• Act with integrity, honesty and maturity
• Create a fun learning atmosphere in a positive and team-oriented environment
• Direct and maintain culinary operations on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure that all facets of culinary operations are meeting or exceeding established standards
• Foster a positive and growth-cultivating work environment
• Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation
• Supervise all food preparation activities
• Maintain excellence in food quality by upholding all recipe and product specifications
• Forecast food and labor costs and maintain each within budget parameters
• Create schedules
• Conduct inventory and place orders and process deliveries
• Set a positive example. Your attitude will reflect on the entire team, and a happy team equals happy guests!

Skills and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of two years of full-service restaurant management experience and/or culinary degree
• Prior experience as a Sous Chef a plus
• 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 communications skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to be able to lift up 50 pounds
• Basic understanding of P&Ls
• Basic computer knowledge
• ServSafe and HACCP 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
• Manager Dining Benefits
• Positive and Rewarding Work Environment

Is this the opportunity you have been looking for? Apply today!

Eat Here Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Babalu Tapas & Tacos:

Babalu Tapas & Tacos, an Eat Here Brands concept, is an upscale, yet casual, high-energy, full-service restaurant destination. Why tapas? Tapas are designed to inspire conversation, encourage camaraderie and promote good times. The bill of fare is chef-inspired, locally-sourced menu offerings served on small plates, perfect for sharing. This Latin-inspired fare is paired with hand-crafted cocktails, sangria and craft beer.

Babalu Tapas & Tacos is a fresh, timeless concept that inspires fun for staff and guests alike! We truly believe that the happiness of our people who work with us is just as important as the happiness of our guests. At Eat Here Brands, we aren't just co-workers; we are a family.

Visit us today at www.eathere.com to learn more about our company!

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
• Manager Dining Benefits