Thames Street Oyster House is seeking an energetic, creative, and extremely motivated culinary professional to join our team as a Sous Chef, with plenty of room for advancement. You will work alongside our Executive Chef-owner Eric Houseknecht and our Executive Sous Chef Stephen Kerpelman daily, graduates of Johnson & Wales and CIA, respectively. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, propensity for leadership, as well as the desire to learn. You must be well organized, focused, have good communication skills, be a leader, have a very strong work ethic, and a true passion for the culinary arts. Although it is preferred, prior supervisory experience is not required if you're a natural leader and are ready to take this next step in your culinary career.

• The restaurant is

CLOSED ALL

major holidays

• Paid summer and winter breaks every year
• Set schedule of 45 hours/week
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a free employee assistance program
• Biyearly bonuses
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Compensation is very competitive
• Family meal, shift drinks, free dining for your family
• 401k coming soon The responsibilities for this role will include the following:
• Work shifts on the line and ensure execution
• Be a leader, in a positive and active culinary and management role for all staff
• Ensure our standards are met at all times during service
• Help to control food and labor costs with guidance from the Executive Chef
• Maintain and practice the highest cleanliness, sanitation, and preparedness
• Contribute to seasonal menu changes, working with Executive Chef
• Ordering and purchasing, daily follow up with purveyors regarding invoicing and product
• Develop daily specials
• Teaching and development of kitchen staff and sometimes interns
• Roughly 45 hours a week/5 days, including Sundays Applicants must have several years of experience as a lead line cook in a moderate to high-volume upscale-casual or fine-dining restaurant, OR experience as a sous chef, a culinary degree or similar work experience .

Please forward resume and references to apply. Thank you.