Marlin Bar Chef

Tommy Bahama is a renowned lifestyle brand that embodies the relaxed and comfortable spirit of island living. Known for offering casual yet sophisticated apparel, accessories, and home furnishings, Tommy Bahama has successfully extended its brand experience to the hospitality sector with its Marlin Bars and restaurants. These establishments provide a tropical-themed dining and social atmosphere that champions good vibes and quality service. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, career growth, and community, Tommy Bahama cultivates a supportive and engaging environment for its employees. Full-time employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase program, alongside generous paid time off to promote a well-balanced professional and personal life.

The role open at Tommy Bahama is for a position within the culinary or restaurant management team, focusing on fostering a nurturing and growth-oriented work environment. The position involves a hands-on approach to developing culinary skills among team members, including cooking techniques, knife skills, time management, and accountability to drive culinary, sales, and service success. The individual filling this role will maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet business needs, encourage open and authentic communication across teams and senior management, and support the General Manager and HR in performance management to ensure compliance with employment policies. Furthermore, this position involves staying updated with current food trends in partnership with vendors, assisting the Executive Chef with specials and menu development, and minimizing employee turnover by focusing on hiring, orienting, coaching, and providing performance feedback. Implementing company learning and training programs, monitoring performance transfer on the job, and managing kitchen financial expectations, including food cost, efficiencies, labor costs, and direct expenses, are also crucial responsibilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is expanding nationally and bringing the relaxed yet luxurious island lifestyle to more communities. Candidates who thrive in a positive, professional, and engaging work environment will find significant opportunities for career advancement, personal development, and contributing to the success of a growing company known for its island-inspired hospitality.