Sous Chef

 

At Tops’l Farm we believe that work should be joyful and rewarding.  As our spot here on the mid-coast continues to grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic, driven and highly organized human to help with our kitchen operations.  
 

With 2024 projected to be our busiest season yet, we will push ourselves to create even more magic for our farm guests while focusing on building a solid kitchen team to help deliver this. You will work in tandem with the Chef to produce all of the food served to guests staying at our farm. 
 
 
SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS  

•Our ideal candidate will get along easily with others, with strong customer service and communication skills, excellent time management, multitasking skills and attention to detail.  
 
•At least 5 years kitchen experience, strong product knowledge, knife skills and an understanding of various cooking methods and techniques.  
 
•Critical thinking and problem solving is a key need for all who are hired here at the farm. It is very much a part of our culture to have team players who think through solutions in tandem with asking for help.  
 
•Deliver excellent service with a positive attitude during our events and while among guests.   

•Work alongside the Chef to work on and complete prep lists and to plate meals for events varying in size, vibes, and flavors.   

•Practice strong verbal communication during events between Chef/Kitchen Staff/FOH Event Staff  

•Assist with some dishwashing, clean up, receiving orders and general organization.  

•Help develop strategies for better workplace efficiency. As we grow, we will be looking for better ways to improve all around! 
 

•The Tops’l kitchen runs on a no food waste mentality, so an understanding and respect for ingredients and eliminating waste whenever possible is essential. 

 
•Special projects may be assigned based on interest and excellence in key duties. 

Compensation

  • Competitive Hourly Wage

  • End-of-the-season Bonus

  • Paid Time Off

  • Housing (if needed)

  • Paid Company Holidays 

To Apply

Please send all submissions to hello@topslfarm.com

We'd love to know your availability (start date, weekly availability) and compensation requirements. 

Position begins April 2024.