Sous Chef - Ro

Tampa, FL

Ro is looking to hire an organized and knowledgeable Sous Chef to manage our kitchen, mentor and train staff, and serve as a replacement in team members' absence. To ensure success at Ro, you should be creative, service-orientated, and level-headed. At Ro, innovation and ingredients are what set us apart. Behind our carefully crafted menu stands a team of highly trained chefs who have skillfully modernized traditional Asian dishes, revolutionizing the landscape of contemporary Asian cuisine. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Kitchen Management: Oversee food preparation, plating, and service to maintain consistency and quality.
  • Staff Training: Mentor and train junior chefs, ensuring adherence to kitchen standards.
  • Inventory & Cost Control: Manage ingredient sourcing, food costs, and waste reduction.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure proper sanitation, food handling, and adherence to safety regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
  • Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
  • Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
  • Perform administrative duties
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Essential Cooking Skills

  • Advanced Knife Techniques: Precision cutting for fine dining presentation.
  • Sauce & Stock Mastery: Ability to create complex, balanced sauces and broths.
  • Plating & Presentation: Expertise in elegant, refined plating techniques.
  • Specialty Cuisine Focus: Deep knowledge of modern and classic techniques across multiple cuisines.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Excellent record of kitchen management
  • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
  • Capable of delegating multiple tasks
  • Communication and leadership skills
  • Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

Background Requirements

  •  Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years in a professional kitchen, preferably in fine dining.
  • Strong leadership, organizational abilities, and expertise in high-end cooking techniques.
  • Valid Food Manager Certificate

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

Benefits:

  • Generous paid time off 
  • Medical, dental, vision, life
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Discount
  • Referral Program
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Paid Training
  • Free Parking

You can find us at 1500 Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33602!