Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Ema is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant located in Austin's Domain Northside neighborhood. Established under the renowned Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group, Ema showcases the culinary artistry of Chef CJ Jacobson. The restaurant specializes in California-style Mediterranean cuisine, emphasizing lighter preparations that highlight local produce, unique spices, and fresh ingredients. Ema is known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to delivering a distinctive dining experience that marries traditional Mediterranean flavors with modern culinary techniques. The focus on farm-to-table principles and seasonal menus makes Ema a popular destination for food enthusiasts in Austin, especially those seeking a healthier yet flavorful dining option.
Ema operates as part of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants network, a well-respected culinary-driven restaurant company with over 130 locations that champions a strong culture of caring and people development. The company places high value on diversity, unique perspectives, and professional growth opportunities for its employees.
Currently, Ema is hiring for the position of Sous Chef. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary range between $55,000 to $75,000 per year. The Sous Chef position is integral to maintaining the operational excellence expected of Ema's kitchen team. This role involves overseeing back-of-house (BOH) operations including food preparation, inventory management, and team supervision. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant and the leadership skills required to effectively manage kitchen staff.
As a Sous Chef at Ema, you will be responsible for running BOH shifts smoothly by ensuring efficient operations, staffing, and quality control. You will lead pre-shift meetings, conduct line checks, maintain recipe books, and assist in purchasing and inventory management to control food costs. Communication between the front of house and back of house teams will be a key aspect of this role, ensuring guest satisfaction and operational cohesion. The Sous Chef will also participate in recruiting, training, and developing staff, promoting teamwork and professionalism throughout the kitchen.
This role requires flexibility in working various shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possibly at multiple sites with potential overnight travel. Physical requirements include the ability to move and lift weights up to 50 pounds.
Working at Ema offers you a chance to grow within a supportive, culinary-focused company that values employee wellness and sustainable practices. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward and support you throughout your career, including competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plans, and robust health coverage. Join Ema and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence in Mediterranean cuisine and employee satisfaction.
Ema operates as part of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants network, a well-respected culinary-driven restaurant company with over 130 locations that champions a strong culture of caring and people development. The company places high value on diversity, unique perspectives, and professional growth opportunities for its employees.
Currently, Ema is hiring for the position of Sous Chef. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary range between $55,000 to $75,000 per year. The Sous Chef position is integral to maintaining the operational excellence expected of Ema's kitchen team. This role involves overseeing back-of-house (BOH) operations including food preparation, inventory management, and team supervision. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant and the leadership skills required to effectively manage kitchen staff.
As a Sous Chef at Ema, you will be responsible for running BOH shifts smoothly by ensuring efficient operations, staffing, and quality control. You will lead pre-shift meetings, conduct line checks, maintain recipe books, and assist in purchasing and inventory management to control food costs. Communication between the front of house and back of house teams will be a key aspect of this role, ensuring guest satisfaction and operational cohesion. The Sous Chef will also participate in recruiting, training, and developing staff, promoting teamwork and professionalism throughout the kitchen.
This role requires flexibility in working various shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possibly at multiple sites with potential overnight travel. Physical requirements include the ability to move and lift weights up to 50 pounds.
Working at Ema offers you a chance to grow within a supportive, culinary-focused company that values employee wellness and sustainable practices. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward and support you throughout your career, including competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plans, and robust health coverage. Join Ema and be a part of a team that is committed to excellence in Mediterranean cuisine and employee satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
Job Duties
- Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
- Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
- Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
- Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
- Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
- Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
- Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
- Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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