What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Testa Rossa - Glen Mills?
SOUS CHEF POSITION AT FEARLESS RESTAURANT GROUP
What makes Fearless Restaurants special and a great place to work?!
Cuz’ we give a damn!
We are part of Fearless Restaurant Group, a multi-concept group of artisanal restaurants based in Philadelphia, PA, and Long Beach Island, NJ. As a company, our talent, teamwork, resources, and opportunity define us. We build our workplaces with loyalty and respect. We're a creative, ambitious business with an aggressive growth strategy and require like-minded leaders to join us as we move forward.
Testa Rossa, meaning “red head” in Italian, is a spicy, sexy new addition to the Fearless Restaurants collection of independently owned restaurants. The new location will be at the Shoppes at Brinton Lake. The bold flavors of Italian-American cuisine inspire Testa Rossa, which will offer a fun, energetic dining experience with a vibrant, Italian modernist design. Testa Rossa focuses on freshly made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and classic Italian entrees. With over 180 indoor seats and 100 seats on the outdoor patio, this new restaurant promises to deliver an exciting and lively atmosphere.
We are a group of strong leaders with a profound sense of ownership and pride in all aspects of the restaurant. We are looking for individuals full of intellect, passion, integrity, creativity, and energy, driven by an unshakable belief in hospitality as a foundation. We require honest, hardworking professionals who manage and mentor others with respect, empathy, and dignity. Candidates should enjoy coaching and managing a team of 50-75 in a high-volume setting.
A Fearless Restaurants Sous Chef will be a positive, professional, creative individual with natural leadership skills. Our Sous Chef team will make a big impact on coming up with dishes for our seasonal menu changes. A Sous Chef on the Fearless team will be energized coming to work every day and wants to inspire and mentor their team, pushing their team to be organized, professional, and detail-oriented. We desire individuals who seek constant growth and never settle.
Skills/Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of cooking in a professional environment
- Professional demeanor with Jedi-like temperament
- A passion for purveyor/local farmer relationships
- Advanced knife handling skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Must have a CURRENT ServSafe Certification or PA Food Handlers
- Love being creative and coming up with new menu items
- Sound cooking skill and technique
- Ability to confidently work all stations including expo
- Desire to make a Family Meal that is nutritious and imaginative
- Food budgeting
- Food cost optimization
- Food safety knowledge
- Staff education
Salary/Benefits
- Direct deposit
- Two consecutive days off a week
- Set schedule
- Premium PPO health and dental insurance through Independence Blue Cross
- 15 days paid vacation (Yr 1-4); 20 days paid vacation (Yr 5 and on)
- Employee Dining Benefit Program at all Fearless Restaurant locations
- 401 (k) through Vanguard