Columbia, South Carolina Midwood Smokehouse
Sous Chef - Midwood Smokehouse

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Sous Chef looking for an immediate opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team? Do you have a passion for creating delicious barbecue dishes? If your answer is yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

Midwood Smokehouse, a renowned neighborhood smokehouse in the Food & Beverage industry, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to help us continue growing our exciting and fast-paced brand. At Midwood Smokehouse, we use nothing but the finest Cackalacky hickory hardwood and hard work to create the best barbecue around. We celebrate barbecue styles from across the country, including Texas brisket, Memphis-style ribs, Kansas City burnt ends, and Carolina chopped pork. We believe that barbecue is for everyone, and we can't wait to see you join our team!

Why Join Our Team?

Substantial earnings potential
Positive, fast-paced work environment
50% off your meal at all our FS Food Group concepts
Real path to management - we promote from within!
Scheduling flexibility
100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
401(k) Plan
Monthly bonus opportunities based on performance
PTO starting after 6 months of service

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Follow all recipe, safety, and sanitation standards
Regulate production according to restaurant needs
Build and maintain wood fires in the pit
Communicate with line staff to keep production stocked
Prepare and stock seasoned meats for production
Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen
Direct the hiring, supervision, development, and when necessary, termination of employees

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

Has a High School Diploma (Four Year Degree or Culinary Degree preferred)
Has at least 2-3 years working as a full-time Chef (preferred candidate has heavy BBQ experience)
Has experience in quality food production, presentation, service, and sanitation
Has advanced understanding of professional cooking, knife handling skills, and a voracious appetite for knowledge
Can speak clearly and listen attentively to staff, peers, supervisors, and guests
Respects the process, the meat, and cooking in general
Can lift up to 50 pounds
Can lead, train, and motivate the kitchen staff

Company Information

FS Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is t will or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.

We're your neighborhood smokehouse using nothing but Cackalacky hickory hardwood and hard work to make the best barbecue around. We celebrate barbecue styles from across the country. Texas brisket, Memphis-style ribs, Kansas City burnt ends, and-of course-Carolina chopped pork from our own back yards. Barbecue is for everyone, so we can't wait to see y'all soon.

Pay: $50000 - $60000 / year

Pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site