Tall John’s is expanding our kitchen management team for the first time. We are currently looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join us as we continue to experience exciting growth and evolve our team to meet the needs of one of Asheville’s busiest restaurants. This is a great opportunity to be part of an energetic team of passionate culinary professionals.

The PM Sous Chef is a new position created to help lead BOH operations with the Executive Chef and AM Sous Chef. As a critical member of the culinary team, a successful Sous Chef will prioritize positivity, communication, collaboration, creativity and flexibility. 

The PM Sous Chef has extraordinary attention to detail, exacting focus and strong kitchen management experience. The PM Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef and AM Sous Chef across the scope of their duties to lead daily kitchen operations and to advance the goals set forth by the management team. The PM Sous Chef is a primary resource for BOH employees, an effective and efficient communicator, and a consistent, composed member of the BOH team. 

This is a full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits (competitive pay, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, staff meal, discounts). This job is ideal for a passionate chef who is dedicated to a professional culinary career path. Our chefs take their jobs seriously and gain valuable skills and connections through their work at Tall John's. The time you spend working here will contribute to an overall career path that can see you land in top-tier kitchens beyond Asheville.We’re an independent & locally owned/operated restaurant focused on providing a genuinely excellent, not-corny customer experience. Our food is the cornerstone of this approach; you'll work alongside passionate, talented, supportive cooks who care deeply of the quality of the food they make. Tall John's chef/owner, Trevor Payne, is a hands-on operator working alongside the team 5 days a week. Our employees’ experience is just as important to us as the customer's. The BOH team supports each other. We make room for each other to take time off when it's needed, whether for health, family or vacation.

Tall John's culinary philosophy is "classics done right"—the best version of classic European-American menu staples like roasted chicken, steak tartare & caesar salad. Visit our website (talljohns.com/menu) to see our latest Dinner & Brunch menus to get a better idea of what you'll cook as part of our team. When we execute on the menu, we are diligent and focused on the quality of the food and the cleanliness of our environment. Getting it right is essential, and the team helps ensure that everyone's doing their job correctly, but in a supportive way that helps you build skills rather than making you feel called out. 

PM SOUS CHEF JOB OVERVIEW: GENERAL EXPECTATION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to work and lead in a team-driven environment, taking and giving direction effectively and working in collaboration with the kitchen management team.

• Present a unified and honest voice, representing the goals of the management team.

• Ensure clear communication on all matters with the Executive Chef & AM Sous Chef

• Attend and participate in management team meetings.

• Model and encourage our values: kindness, dedication, flexibility, thoroughness, efficiency, humility, enthusiasm, curiosity, and proficiency.

• Act as a mentor for all BOH staff, assisting in their training and development.

• Recognize and encourage BOH staff success with enthusiasm and specificity.

• Correct and rectify missteps by the team in an efficient, kind and direct manner by maintaining clear and consistent communication.

• Assist Executive Chef & AM Sous Chef in making personnel decisions and actions, including hiring, termination, training, scheduling, promotion, etc. Maintain a complete understanding of staffing needs, obstacles, etc.

• Flexibility to work any station in the restaurant (expo, prep, cold side, grill, saute & new stations as they are created) when staffing demands or changes are made.

• Have a depth of knowledge and general passion for all aspects of cooking: sourcing of ingredients, cooking techniques, setting up stations and a willingness to learn new recipes.

• Thrive while guiding/managing multiple tasks simultaneously

• Audit all kitchen areas and staff for compliance with health code.

• Maintain a safe environment for all team members.

• Tech savvy - Fluent with computer basics (spreadsheets, Google Docs, Drive, etc.)

PM SOUS CHEF ROLE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees, manages & expedites Dinner Service.

• Ensures line is set up for Dinner Service daily.

• Produces consistent, quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

• Perseveres through challenging services while upholding standards and values.

• Assists with menu development, planning & specials.

• Oversees & manages nighttime prep in collaboration with AM Sous Chef.

• Covers any station during Dinner Service or Brunch Service when needed.

• Collaborates & communicates daily with AM Sous Chef about needs/urgencies for Dinner Service.

• Works with AM Sous Chef to ensure prep projects are completed daily.

• Collaborates with AM Sous Chef for scheduling of BOH staff.

• Assists with inventory to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost.

• Manages service kitchen cleanliness, breakdown & organization.

• Nightly ordering and organization of prep lists to ensure a smooth handoff to the AM Sous Chef.

SCHEDULE

• Approx. 50-55 hours per week. Generally 5 days per week, one day not working service.

EVALUATION

• Bi-annual check-in with the Executive Chef and General Manager.

• Annual performance and salary review with the Owner/Executive Chef.

• Cost of Goods Sold and Labor numbers

• Employee, peer & management feedback

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range $52k - $56k based on experience 

• Annual salary reviews with opportunities for discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits, including enrollment in Direct Primary Care (through Integrative Family Medicine here in Asheville), Medical Cost Sharing (through Sedera), Dental, and Vision. Mental health care is a work in progress. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Life insurance. Available after 60 days of employment.

• PTO Available after 60 days of employment

• Family meal while working + Dining discounts when off

This is a full-time, hourly position with comprehensive benefits (competitive pay, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, staff meal, discounts) & your share of a kitchen gratuity that adds to your base pay based on restaurant sales volume. This job is ideal for passionate cooks who are dedicated to a professional culinary career path. Our cooks take their jobs seriously and gain valuable skills and connections through their work at Tall John's. The time you spend working here will contribute to an overall career path that can see you land in top-tier kitchens beyond Asheville.

We’re an independent & locally owned/operated restaurant focused on providing a genuinely excellent, not-corny customer experience. Our food is the cornerstone of this approach; you'll work alongside passionate, talented, supportive cooks who care deeply of the quality of the food they make. Tall John's chef/owner, Trevor Payne, works shifts in the kitchen alongside his team 5 nights a week. This is not a corporate restaurant kitchen with shitty management. The employee's experience is just as important to us as the customer's. The BOH team supports each other. We make room for each other to take time off when it's needed, whether for health, family or vacation.

Tall John's culinary philosophy is "classics done right"—the best version of classic European-American menu staples like roasted chicken, steak tartare & caesar salad. Visit our website (talljohns.com/menu) to see our latest brunch & dinner menus to get a better idea of what you'll cook as part of our team. When we execute on the menu, we are meticulously focused on the quality of the food and the cleanliness of our environment. Getting it right is essential, and the team helps ensure that everyone's doing their job correctly—in a supportive way that helps you build skills rather than making you feel called out.  

COMPENSATION

• $23-$25/hour. $18 hourly rate + your share of the 5% BOH gratuity applied to all checks (this means an additional $5-$7/hr depending on volume of sales)

• Weekly paychecks

• Annual salary reviews with raises considered for quality work & cost of living adjustments

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including health insurance enrollment in Direct Primary Care, Medical Cost Sharing, Dental, & Vision. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Life insurance available after 60 days of employment

• PTO available after 60 days of employment

• Daily staff meal

• 50% discount on food

SCHEDULE

• 33-38 hours per week. Generally 4-5 days per week, including weekends

• We respect your time and do our best to avoid changing schedules last minute or calling you in without notice 

EVALUATION

• Bi-annual performance review with the opportunity to provide feedback about your work experience; these are designed to support you as our staff member & listen to your needs

JOB OVERVIEW 

• Set up, work, & break down stations in the kitchen as assigned: pantry/garde manger, grill, sauté. Maintain clean, efficient, organized mise en place & contribute towards overall cleanliness, efficiency, & organization in the kitchen. 

• Work with the kitchen team to prepare, cook, taste & plate food that meets the award-winning standards set by our Sous Chef Case Ruiz & Executive Chef Trevor Payne 

• This is a job for people who love cooking and want a culinary career. Line Cooks at Tall John’s hone their culinary skills in a driven yet pleasant & supportive atmosphere. If you aren't interested in learning & growing as a chef, this isn't the right job for you.

• Attention to detail is important, as is the willingness to accept feedback and guidance during a shift 

• Work in an open kitchen & expect to plate dozens of dishes over a service. Tall John's is one of the busiest restaurants in Asheville; the busier we are, the more money you make thanks to our kitchen service charge, which is non-negotiable and added to all checks. A good night for the house is a good night for you

• We expect line cooks to be effective & composed communicators, not just because the kitchen is open but also because communication is key to making sure everyone BOH is having a good time

• Like the rest of the team, Line Cooks must adhere to all management policies, including our high standards for kitchen safety & food sanitation 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to move &/or handle equipment, product, etc. weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work varied hours/shifts as business dictates.

• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day in a warm, busy restaurant kitchen environment.

• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, shellfish, etc.

• Comfort working in an open kitchen during service in view of (& sometimes in conversation with) customers.

This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits (medical, life, paid time off, staff meal, discounts). Tall John’s is located in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville, NC.

The Dishwasher reports directly to the Sous Chef.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Dishwasher works with the rest of the kitchen team to maintain a clean, safe, productive kitchen.

The Dishwasher is paid $16/hour + a share of the 5% BOH gratuity applied to all checks. This BOH gratuity works like a tip does for servers, but it’s fixed, and it raises the hourly rate to $21/hour or higher.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Experience working in restaurants is preferred.

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

• Must be able to operate a dish machine: changing chemicals, cleaning, etc.

• Must be able to move and handle equipment, products, etc. weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day in a warm environment.

SCHEDULE

30-40 hours per week. Generally 4-5 days per week.

COMPENSATION

$16 hourly rate + your share of the 5% BOH gratuity applied to all checks (for example: the restaurant’s sales are $5000, the 5% BOH gratuity adds an additional $7/hr, or $23/hr.)

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits, including enrollment in Direct Primary Care (through Integrative Family Medicine here in Asheville), Medical Cost Sharing (through Sedera), Dental, and Vision. Mental health care is a work in progress. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Life insurance. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Paid Time Off. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Daily staff meal.

• Discounts on food and merchandise.

This is a full-time, hourly position with comprehensive benefits (medical, life, paid time off, staff meal, discounts). Tall John’s is located in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville, NC.

The Server reports directly to the Assistant Manager (AM) and General Manager (GM).

JOB OVERVIEW

The Server is kind, genuine, and composed. They are an effective and efficient communicator and a consistent, knowledgeable member of the service team. They uphold standards of service and advance the goals set forth by the management team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model and encourage best practices: earnestness, kindness, dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, humility, enthusiasm, curiosity, proficiency.

• Communicate clearly, earnestly, and appropriately.

• Create and maintain a welcoming and warm environment for every guest, always.

• Uphold the specific policies and standards as established by the management team.

• Understand and anticipate the needs of guests, kindly and confidently accommodating those needs.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the menu, the restaurant, preparation methods, etc. Exhibit curiosity and openness with regards to growing this knowledge.

• Understand that all guests fall under the collective purview of the service team, and that “your” individual guests are no more or less important than others.

• Adhere to policies regarding responsible alcohol service.

• Maintain efficient and correct handling of sales transactions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to move and/or handle equipment, product, etc. weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a shift.

SCHEDULE

32-40 hours per week. Generally 4-5 days per week.

EVALUATION

• Quarterly check-in with Assistant Manager.

• Annual performance and salary review with AM and GM.

• Feedback from team members, AM, GM, Executive Chef.

COMPENSATION

• $2.50+ hourly rate + tips.

• Annual salary reviews with opportunities for discretionary bonuses

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits, including enrollment in Direct Primary Care (through Integrative Family Medicine here in Asheville), Medical Cost Sharing (through Sedera), Dental, and Vision. Mental health care is a work in progress. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Life insurance. Available after 60 days of employment.

• PTO. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Daily staff meal.

• Discounts on food and merchandise.

This is a full-time, hourly position with comprehensive benefits (medical, life, paid time off, staff meal, discounts). Tall John’s is located in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville, NC.

The Bartender reports directly to the Assistant Manager (AM) and General Manager (GM).

JOB OVERVIEW

The Bartender is kind, genuine, and composed. They are an effective and efficient communicator and a consistent, knowledgeable member of the service team. They uphold standards of service and advance the goals set forth by the management team. The Bartender has a passion for honest beverages, pays attention to the details, has a strong ethic for work, and is eager to learn and grow as an employee at Tall John’s.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model and encourage best practices: earnestness, kindness, dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, humility, enthusiasm, curiosity, proficiency.

• Communicate clearly, earnestly, and appropriately.

• Create and maintain a welcoming and warm environment for every guest, always.

• Uphold the specific policies and standards as established by the management team.

• Understand and anticipate the needs of guests, kindly and confidently accommodating those needs.

• Work with a sense of composed urgency.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the menu, the restaurant, preparation methods, etc. Exhibit curiosity and openness with regards to growing this knowledge.

• Understand that all guests fall under the collective purview of the service team, and that “your” individual guests are no more or less important than others.

• Adhere to policies regarding responsible alcohol service.

• Maintain efficient and correct handling of sales transactions.

• With minimal assistance, set up, work, and break down the bar.

• Maintain clean, efficient, organized mise en place behind the bar and contribute towards overall cleanliness, efficiency, and organization at the bar.

• Operate, maintain, and properly clean facilities, tools, and equipment.

• Keep team and direct supervisor promptly and thoroughly informed of problems, stock issues, matters of significance, etc.

• Adhere to all policies and standards regarding safety and sanitation, as established by the management team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to move and/or handle equipment, product, etc. weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a shift.

SCHEDULE

32-40 hours per week. Generally 4-5 days per week.

EVALUATION

• Quarterly check-in with Assistant Manager.

• Annual performance and salary review with AM and GM.

• Feedback from team members, AM, GM, Executive Chef.

COMPENSATION

• $6+ hourly rate + tips.

• Annual salary reviews with opportunities for discretionary bonuses

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits, including enrollment in Direct Primary Care (through Integrative Family Medicine here in Asheville), Medical Cost Sharing (through Sedera), Dental, and Vision. Mental health care is a work in progress. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Life insurance. Available after 60 days of employment.

• PTO. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Daily staff meal.

• Discounts on food and merchandise.

This is a full-time, hourly position with comprehensive benefits (medical, life, paid time off, staff meal, discounts). Tall John’s is located in the Montford neighborhood in Asheville, NC.

The Host reports directly to the Assistant Manager (AM) and General Manager (GM).

JOB OVERVIEW

The Host is kind, genuine, and composed. They are an effective and efficient communicator and a consistent, knowledgeable member of the service team. They uphold standards of service and advance the goals set forth by the management team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model and encourage best practices: earnestness, kindness, dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, humility, enthusiasm, curiosity, proficiency.

• Communicate clearly, earnestly, and appropriately.

• Create and maintain a welcoming and warm environment for every guest, always.

• Uphold the specific policies and standards as established by the management team.

• Understand and anticipate the needs of guests, kindly and confidently accommodating those needs.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the menu, the restaurant, preparation methods, etc. Exhibit curiosity and openness with regards to growing this knowledge.

• Work closely with management to effectively maximize available seating, managing demand and the capacity of the kitchen and service staff.

• Maintain efficient and correct handling of seating availability using table management software.

• With minimal assistance, set up and break down the host station.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to move and/or handle items weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a shift.

SCHEDULE

28-34 hours per week. Generally 4-5 days per week.

EVALUATION

• Quarterly check-in with Assistant Manager.

• Annual performance and salary review with AM and GM.

• Feedback from team members, AM, GM, Executive Chef.

COMPENSATION

• $12+ hourly rate + tips.

• Annual salary reviews with opportunities for discretionary bonuses

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits, including enrollment in Direct Primary Care (through Integrative Family Medicine here in Asheville), Medical Cost Sharing (through Sedera), Dental, and Vision. Mental health care is a work in progress. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Life insurance. Available after 60 days of employment.

• PTO. Available after 60 days of employment.

• Daily staff meal.

• Discounts on food and merchandise.

Se busca lavavajillas. El puesto es de tiempo completo, con pago por hora y se ofrece beneficios completos (seguro médico, seguro de vida, la comida del turno, descuento en el restaurante, vacaciones pagas). Tall John’s está ubicado en el vecindario Montford en Asheville, NC.

El/la lavavajillas va a rendir cuentas al sous chef.

RESUMEN DEL PUESTO

• El/la lavavajillas trabaja con el equipo de la cocina y mantiene la cocina limpia, segura, y productiva.

• El salario del lavavajillas es $16/hora. Además del salario el/la lavavajillas recibe una porción de la “comisión para servicio” de 5% incluido en cada cuenta (de cliente). La comisión para servicio es similar a una propina para meseros, pero el porcentaje de la cuenta no cambia, es 5% incluido automáticamente. El salario del lavavajillas mas la comisión para servicio aumenta el salario a $21/hora a lo menos.

RESPONSILBLIDAES Y AMBIENTE DEL TRABAJO

• Se prefiere alguien con experiencia laboral en restaurante.

• Debe que estar disponible en las tardes y los fines de semana.

• Debe que ser capaz de operar una máquina de lavavajillas: cambiar los químicos, limpiar, etc.

• Debe que ser capaz de manejar y levantar el equipo y productos hasta 30 libras de peso.

• Debe que ser capaz de estar de pie hasta 8 horas por día en un ambiente cálido.

HORARIO

Entre 30-40 horas por la semana, generalmente 4-5 días cada semana.

SALARIO

$16/hora + su porción de la comisión para servicio. Por ejemplo: las ventas del restaurante salen $5000 un turno, la comisión aumenta $7/hora más en su salario, o $23/hora total.

BENEFICIOS

• Beneficios médicos comprehensivos: inscripción con un médico de cabecera (con Integrative Family Medicine aquí en Asheville), cobertura de una parte de sus costos médicos (con Sedera), dental, y visión. Cuidado de la salud mental estará disponible después de 60 días de empleo.

• Seguro de vida estará disponible después de 60 días de empleo.

• Vacaciones pagas estarán disponible después de 60 días de empleo.

• La comida gratis cada turno.

• Descuento de comida y mercancía.