Company: Thames Street Oyster House

Contact: Candace Beattie(443) 449-7726candace@thamesstreetoysterhouse.com

SOUS CHEF POSITION
Seeking an energetic, creative, and extremely motivated culinary professional for a Sous Chef position at our highly awarded, independent Baltimore restaurant. Thames Street Oyster House is located in historic Fell's Point on the waterfront and is looking for an ambitious culinary professional to join our team. We are searching for an individual with the utmost attention to detail, and the desire to learn, while inspiring the staff to do the same. 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. You do not need prior supervisory experience if you're a natural leader and are ready to learn, grow, and take the next step in your culinary career, but it is preferred.

-The restaurant is CLOSED ALL major holidays, as well as summer and winter breaks every year
-We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a free employee assistance program
-Biyearly bonuses possible
-Sick pay and paid time off
-Family meal, shift drinks, free dining
-Set schedule of 45 hours/week
-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 be an experienced sous chef, as well as a culinary degree or similar work experience. Please forward resume and references to apply. Thank you.

Compensation: Salary ($50,000.00 – $65,000.00)

LINE COOK POSITION
We are Baltimore's premier seafood restaurant, offering superb food and service in an upscale but comfortable atmosphere. We are a very busy location on the waterfront, and have been recognized nationally as well as awarded multiple local accolades each year. Executive Chef-partner Eric Houseknecht has worked in top restaurants in New England, Sarasota, Florida, and Europe.

For this position, experience in a scratch kitchen and a culinary degree is preferred, but is not entirely required. Ultimately we are searching for someone interested in becoming part of an amazing team of culinary professionals, who would like to work with and learn from an outstanding and awarded Executive Chef. A great attitude and strong work ethic are necessary as well.

-We offer sick pay, paid vacation, summer and winter break, employee assistance program, family meal, shift drink, incredible dining discounts, and a great working atmosphere
-Compensation is very competitive
-The restaurant is CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS
-An excellent benefits program including health, dental, and vision is in place for full time employees (30+ hours/week)
-Room for advancement is present for the right person

We require a team player with a professional attitude. You must be passionate about culinary, and have an open mind to learn and grow. We are a single independent location with owners working service daily, and a very tight knit team.
Please forward your resume, references, also indicate your availability to work when sending your resume. Thank you for your interest!

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