Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Matthews Restaurant in San Marco is one of Jacksonville’s top fine dining restaurants that features inspired regional cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. From creative handmade pastas to sustainably raised meats and pristine local seafood, the menu at Matthew’s is carefully crafted each day based on availability and seasons.

We are looking to grow our teams with positive, enthusiastic, like-minded people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our guests. We provide you with all the tools you'll need to grow your career in the hospitality industry. This is a great opportunity to take your culinary skills to the next level with a company committed to the nurturing and professional development of its employees.

Our Sous Chefs work alongside the Chef de Cuisine in an open kitchen that provides diners with an animated and sensory-filled dining experience. Our Sous Chefs are essential to ensuring menu items are cooked, plated, and presented according to menu specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead kitchen team in chef’s absence providing guidance in food preparation, line cooking and dish plating

Manage food preparation and production, management, and training of staff

Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared in a timely manner

Ensure food is properly stored and rotated, and adhere to safe food handling standards

Maintain a clean and orderly workstation and help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness

Contribute to an overall positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining establishment – 2+ years

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

Exceptional knife skills and strong product knowledge

Thrive on working with a team in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with managers, kitchen, and dining room employees, and guests.

Hardworking with a positive and upbeat attitude

Reliable transportation to and from work

Culinary school education a plus

Food Handler Certification a plus and will be required within 60 days of hire

Benefits and Perks:

Food discounts at all Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts’ restaurants

Health (with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Friendly work environment

Salary negotiable

Opportunity to learn and grow with the company