Panama 66 (and our sister restaurant, Blind Lady Ale House) is known nationally for their fair practices, sustainable sourcing and attention to detail. And of course, our commitment to the very best food and beer! We pride ourselves on serving seasonal ingredients in stellar settings to loads and loads of happy people. We are busy.
As Summer is upon us we want to add another Manager to our Back of House Team.
We strive to be truly good employers. We want your time spent with us to be fulfilling, fun, challenging, interesting and enjoyable. And we want you to feel compensated for your effort, drive, passion, skillset and reliability.
We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef preferably with a high volume background, to add to our Chef / Sous Chef Kitchen Management Team. You must have a strong work ethic, a super positive attitude, want to put up beautiful and tasty plates of food at a fast pace and work with like-minded individuals who are friendly, hard working and kind.
Let me repeat that last part: we strive for a kind kitchen. No goofing or trash talking, no foul language. We expect you to operate respectfully with great care for the food and people around you.
As one of three Sous Chefs you would be responsible for being a large part of our super service by:
Preparing all food items to order, following recipes and procedures
Running shifts from start to finish
Ordering and costing dishes and specials
Communicating truthfully at the end of every shift about how it all went down
Ensuring portions are proper and food is on point
Following all safety and sanitation guidelines including the new Covid-19 ones
Restocking / Prepping items that are/were depleted during the shift
Ensuring food is properly stored in containers and storage areas including labeling and dating procedures
Performing duties in other areas of the kitchen as required
Maintaining and properly using all kitchen equipment including but not exclusive to fryers, blenders, food processors & mixers
Supporting the Team whenever needed (e.g, call-outs, catering, etc.)
Assisting with the deep cleaning schedule
Requirements include:
Experience in a leadership role in the Kitchen
Understanding professional cooking and knife handling skills
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and Team Members
A problem-solving brain!
To apply you MUST have at least TWO years of experience in a LEAD position or higher and be able to speak to how you lead a Team. And if that's the case, send us your resume AND a cover letter explaining why you think you may be right for this role. You must include a letter explaining why you think you are right for this position.
Why Work Here?
We offer competitive pay + Opportunities for development and growth + A fun and inspiring work environment
Abilities include:
Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
Some bending/kneeling/stooping required
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to work in a hot kitchen environment
Hours: Must be available to work nights and weekends
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.