Ama at The Atlas

Junior Sous Chef - Hiring Immediately

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Discounted meals
Participation in industry events

Job Description

Pearl & Law Hospitality is a distinguished hospitality company acclaimed for its celebrated establishment, Comfort Kitchen, which has garnered multiple prestigious recognitions including Best New Restaurant by Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe, a spot among The New York Times Top 50 Restaurants in America, and a nomination for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. Founded by Biplaw Rai and Nyacko Pearl Perry, the company is renowned for crafting deeply intentional dining experiences that foster community, culture, and sustainability, inviting guests to reconnect with themselves and each other through thoughtfully prepared food and warm hospitality. Their restaurants honor... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of kitchen management experience
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Ability to stand for long periods up to 8-10 hours per day
  • Ability to bend and lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to work in varying kitchen conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage costs and achieve financial goals
  • Alignment with Ama’s values of equity, sustainability, community, and hospitality

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of kitchen management experience in a fine dining or high-volume restaurant
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and inspire a diverse team
  • Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8-10 hours per day), bend, lift up to 30 lbs, and work in varying kitchen conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage costs and achieve financial goals
  • Must align with Ama’s values of equity, sustainability, community, and hospitality

Job Duties

  • Execute and uphold all policies, procedures, and standards set forth by the Executive Chef and ownership
  • Assume full responsibility for the quality, consistency, and integrity of all food served
  • Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, including prep, pantry, line cooks, and stewards
  • Oversee daily production, prep, and service
  • work a station for service and expedite
  • Manage kitchen operations including ordering, receiving, inventory, and vendor relationships
  • Maintain walk-in, storage, and kitchen organization with proper rotation, labeling, and sanitation
  • Oversee production of core culinary preparations such as stocks, sauces, marinades, and butchery
  • Participate in menu development and recipe creation aligned with Ama’s culinary philosophy
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations at all times
  • Maintain equipment according to the restaurant’s safety and preventive maintenance protocols
  • Manage food and labor costs within budget parameters
  • monitor waste and efficiency
  • Attend and actively participate in management meetings, offering thoughtful insights and solutions
  • Support the culture of continuous improvement by providing feedback and coaching
  • Perform end-of-month inventory and collaborate with ownership on financial reporting
  • Be available to work both lunch and/or dinner service shifts while overseeing production needs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location