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Sally's Apizza is Hiring a Sous Chef - Wethersfield Near Wethersfield, CT
FIND YOUR FIRE!At Sally's Apizza we have been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are now expanding to locations across the United States. Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. Sally’s mission is to make great pizza available to everyone.With Sally's growth, comes new opportunities from management to corporate roles. We offer coaching, training and promotion within, giving you a path to pursue your future career goals. As a Sous Chef, Your Responsibilities Include...
Collaborate with Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen and culinary activities including food preparation, cooking and plating. Ensure compliance with established recipes, quality standards and health regulations
Oversee and participate in the preparation of ingredients, sauces, and other components for various dishes across the menu. Monitor the cooking and baking process to maintain consistency and exceptional taste
Assist with development of new and innovative, quality food items to meet market and guest expectations
Oversee food preparation and production for catering packages
Collaborate with the culinary team to cater for special events and private functions, ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests
Following instructions and recommendations in taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager to uphold the quality standards set by the company
Maintain a clean and safe environment, instructing staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment, and utensil sanitation and safety issues
Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Assist in managing kitchen inventory, ordering supplies and ensuring proper storage of ingredients to minimize wastage and control food costs
Managing daily requirements, functions, and last-minute events
Responsible for training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
Works closely with the front of house staff to coordinate smooth food service and accommodate special guest requests and dietary restrictions
Promote and maintain good working relationships throughout the entire kitchen staff
Ensures management style and working methods are in line with the Sallys’ core values
Establish, maintain, and enforce consistent high-performance standards
The Sous Chef reports directly to the Kitchen Manager. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Technical: Thorough knowledge of Food Safety systems and procedures. Food prep & knife skills
Language: English, Basic Spanish (preferred but not required)
Experience
High school or GED equivalent
Formal culinary training (preferred but not required)
Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen
Certifications: ServeSafe Certified
Work Environment: This hands-on position requires 90% of the work week to be spent actively engaged in running culinary operations. Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and be able to lift at least 50 lbs
Details: Full Time, In-Person, Day, Evening & Weekend availability
Salary & Benefits
Starting at $60,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus
Dental Insurance
Employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid time off
SALLY’S CORE VALUESObsession for Apizza: True passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every day. Commitment To Our Guests: Demonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests. Strength of Character: Take pride in your job and use best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests. We Are Family: We are a hard-working crew that takes care of and supports one another while courageously providing honest feedback to hold each other accountable. IND160 Powered by JazzHR 8jzqBbT3he