Thames Street Oyster House

Job Description Job Description Thames Street Oyster House is seeking an energetic, creative, and extremely motivated culinary professional to join our team as a Sous Chef. Our highly awarded, independent Baltimore restaurant is located in historic Fell's Point on the waterfront. We are searching for an individual with the utmost attention to detail, propensity for leadership, 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. Prior supervisory experience is preferred, but if you're a natural leader and are ready to learn, grow, and take the next step in your culinary career, we encourage you to apply. -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 -Sick pay and paid time off -Compensation is very competitive -Family meal, shift drinks, free dining -Set schedule of 45 hours/week 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, and EITHER a culinary degree or similar work experience . Please forward resume and references to apply. Thank you. Company Description Thames Street Oyster House is located in historic Fells Point on the waterfront, and is frequented by locals and visitors alike. The Oyster House offers a spectacular à la carte raw bar, featuring at least ten different kinds of oysters daily from the East and West coasts and beyond. Executive Chef - Partner Eric Houseknecht creates impeccable authentic and inspired Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, and New England seafood dishes. Serving only the finest quality seafood available, we source our product from the most reputable and respected purveyors and fishermen, locally, domestically, and sustainably whenever possible. The bar offers handmade cocktails, along with a great draft beer and wine selection, including many local options as well as New England favorites. Join us in our inviting main bar room, upstairs water view dining area, or charming back courtyard. Company Description Thames Street Oyster House is located in historic Fells Point on the waterfront, and is frequented by locals and visitors alike. The Oyster House offers a spectacular à la carte raw bar, featuring at least ten different kinds of oysters daily from the East and West coasts and beyond. Executive Chef - Partner Eric Houseknecht creates impeccable authentic and inspired Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, and New England seafood dishes. Serving only the finest quality seafood available, we source our product from the most reputable and respected purveyors and fishermen, locally, domestically, and sustainably whenever possible. The bar offers handmade cocktails, along with a great draft beer and wine selection, including many local options as well as New England favorites. Join us in our inviting main bar room, upstairs water view dining area, or charming back courtyard.