Levitate Backyard Sous Chef

Levitate Backyard- Sous Chef

Position: Sous Chef

Employment Type: Full Time 

Reports To: Ownership, General Manager

Location: Levitate Backyard, 1871 Ocean st. Marshfield, MA 02050

Compensation: 75k, Commensurate with Experience

ABOUT LEVITATE BACKYARD

Levitate’s flagship location in Marshfield, Ma features its original retail store and surf shop, event and apparel design center, and beloved community space - the Levitate Backyard.  Designed to bring live music, entertainment, and creativity to our community, the Backyard’s food and beverage program is at the center of it all and provides a unique atmosphere leaving customers with an experience that they will not forget.  With an invigorated passion for the culinary arts, Levitate is seeking to bring its culinary program to the next level in the 2025 season and beyond. We are seeking a candidate who would like to join Levitate’s very close knit team, and is excited to work with new people, bringing new ideas and skills to the team.  Levitate’s staff strive to connect with each person that walks through the front doors with a focus on hospitality, quality, and customer service.  Levitate’s team prides itself on having fun with each other, and with our customers.  We are seeking a candidate that embodies this spirit, works hard, has extreme attention to process and detail of operations, enjoys reaching business goals around cogs and labor ratios, is an empathetic leader and teacher, and thrives in a fast paced environment and change.

ABOUT LEVITATE

Levitate provides purpose built garments and immersive community events.  From humble beginnings steeped in tragedy and triumph, Levitate has blossomed into a cultural beacon representing a community inspired by the power of creative expression and the outdoors.   Intertwining the worlds of surfing, music, art, and nature,  Levitate has become the voice of a generation seeking a healthy, reconnected life. 

1% of all revenues go to the Levitate Foundation, which supports the arts and outdoors in your communities. By supporting Levitate you are joining a community where creativity, community, and nature collide. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will assist the ownership and GM in managing kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. Your role will be vital in maintaining efficiency, creativity, and consistency in all aspects of kitchen service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Ownership and GM in planning and directing food preparation and all culinary activities.
• Hire, develop, coach team members, making best use of all available resources to support training of all culinary staff
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, working in service 4-5 shifts per week and ensuring all procedures are followed to maintain high food quality and excellence. 
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with ownership and GM to create new dishes, specials, and seasonal menus
• Monitor food inventory levels and place orders as needed to maintain stock.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and sanitation.
• Work collaboratively with GM in managing kitchen costs, including labor, food waste, and portion control.
• Fun and engaging communication and education with FOH staff on menu items and process. 
• Assist GM with scheduling BOH team 
• Support food and labor costs, in partnership with GM and ownership.
• Complete ordering and inventory
• Uphold all food safety requirements
• Care for all BOH equipment and support maintenance as needed

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and food ordering and procurement systems
• Compassionate and egoless teaching skills and ability to manage a team of kitchen personnel while fostering a healthy and supportive work environment.   
• In-depth knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen management.
• Passion for hitting KPI’s around food and labor ratios, inventory management. 
• Calm and composed in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients

• Strong familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus.
• Serve Safe Certification 
• Upbeat, resilient personality and Ability to adapt to change
• Acknowledgement of an intense summer schedule with lighter shoulder season workload
• A willingness to do whatever it takes to accomplish the job at hand
• Self-discipline, initiative and outgoing pleasant, polite manner.
• Minimum 3 years kitchen experience
• Minimum 2 years leading a kitchen team

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must agree to background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee meal discounts

If you are a dedicated culinary professional with a passion for excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our team!

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