Sous Chef | Midwood Smokehouse

Salary Range: starting at $55,000 and up depending on experience

Midwood Smokehouse is currently looking to hire a Sous Chef that can help us continue to grow our exciting and fast-paced brand. We strive to deliver operational excellence while creating a culture where guests and crew alike, rave about the service and food that we provide. As a Sous Chef, you will help manage the back of the house. From training to food prep to the perfect execution of our recipes.

Why Join The Midwood Smokehouse Team?

FS Food Group values our team members as our most valuable asset and is proud to support them with the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on a 5 day work week
• An extensive and well-rounded training program
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for all management
• Achievable Monthly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Closed for family time on major holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• 401k
• Continued career development and growth opportunities - 80% of our promotions are current employees!
• 50% dining discount at all FS Food Group restaurants in North and South Carolina

Daily Sous Chef Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all recipe, safety, and sanitation standards
• Regulate production according to restaurant needs
• Build and maintain wood fires in the pit
• Communicate with line staff to keep production stocked
• Prepare and stock seasoned meats for production
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
• Direct the hiring, supervision, and development of the Back of House Team

We Are Looking for a Sous Chef Who:

• Has a High School Diploma (Four Year Degree or Culinary Degree preferred)
• Has at least 2-3 years working as a full-time Chef (preferred candidate has heavy BBQ experience)
• Has experience in quality food production, presentation, service and sanitation
• Has advanced understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills and a voracious appetite for knowledge
• Can speak clearly and listen attentively to staff, peers, supervisors, and guests
• Must respect the process, the meat, and cooking in general
• Can lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lead, train, and motivate the kitchen staff

Company Information

FS Food Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is “at will” or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.