Sous Chef

Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks: Sous Chef

Overview of the Concepts:

The Bower plaza in the Fenway is home to three concepts from ES Hospitality - Eastern Standard, reopened after 15 years in Kenmore Square, Equal Measure, a craft cocktail bar, and Standard Italian, a modern Italian restaurant. These concepts, helmed by Garrett Harker, serve brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks to neighborhood visitors, BU students and faculty, residents, and restaurant industry professionals alike. Garrett is joined by Beverage Director Jackson Cannon and Culinary Director Brian Rae in the operation of these concepts.

About the Position:

The Eastern Standard Sous Chef is a dynamic role for someone eager to tackle a new challenge. In this role you will assist the Culinary Director and fellow Sous Chefs in leading a talented back of house team responsible for not only the Eastern Standard Kitchen, but also the culinary program at Eastern Standard’s sister cocktail bar, Equal Measure as well as a robust private events program. Applicants should have a genuine love of hospitality and food, a strong work ethic and an eagerness to grow professionally through collaboration with talented food and beverage colleagues in a multi-concept setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Culinary Director and fellow Sous Chefs in creating and administering operational systems to help the line and prep cooks succeed

• Participating in BOH staff training and mentoring : committing to a culture of education in the kitchen for line level employees

• Overseeing and taking a hands-on role in prep and production on a daily basis

• Expediting service and ensuring stations run smoothly; working stations as necessary

• Troubleshooting and problem solving as necessary

• Ordering and inventory

In order to be successful in this role you must:

• Have strong organizational and leadership skills

• Be able to direct and inspire a dynamic BOH team

• Be able to multitask, adapt as needed, and work well under pressure

• Have advanced training in culinary operations and at least 2 years experience in BOH restaurant management

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off plan, dining discounts, 401k and continuous development and learning opportunities.

Eastern Standard Hospitality considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Eastern Standard Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.