Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
wellness benefits

Job Description

Food Fight Restaurant Group is a dynamic and ambitious hospitality company renowned for its commitment to growth and excellence within the restaurant industry. This organization is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to creating outstanding dining experiences and fostering a collaborative work environment. The company prides itself on nurturing talent from the ground up, with 100 percent of its executive leadership having started their careers in entry-level roles. This demonstrates a strong focus on career development and internal advancement, making it an ideal workplace for individuals eager to grow professionally within the hospitality sector.

Food Fight Restaurant Group operates multiple restaurants and has built a culture that strives to alleviate common stressors typically associated with the restaurant industry. Their cultural pillars include extending freedom and autonomy to restaurant leadership teams, providing flexible scheduling to accommodate both managerial needs and restaurant operations, offering continued education opportunities including tuition reimbursement, and supporting career growth pathways. The company also invests in administrative support to streamline restaurant operations, ensuring that leadership teams can focus on delivering quality service and culinary excellence.

The Sous Chef position at Food Fight Restaurant Group is a critical leadership role within the kitchen. This role involves planning and directing food preparation activities, ensuring kitchen operations run efficiently and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety. The Sous Chef supervises kitchen staff, directing and managing a large team to work cohesively towards achieving the restaurant's culinary goals. A significant part of this role includes maintaining situational awareness within the kitchen, resolving challenges swiftly, and stepping in to take control whenever necessary to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen management skills, excellent communication abilities for effective collaboration with employees, vendors, and customers, and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. They should possess a deep understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related culinary processes. Time management and multitasking skills are vital, as the Sous Chef balances overseeing kitchen activities while supporting and mentoring the culinary team.

Working as a Sous Chef at Food Fight Restaurant Group offers a rewarding career opportunity with robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance with employer contributions, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, wellness benefits, and additional perks designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth. This role is perfect for professionals seeking an engaging work environment where they can develop their culinary expertise while contributing to a company that values leadership, collaboration, and career progression.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of high school diploma
  • 2+ years of experience as a sous chef preferred
  • ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team
  • strong communication abilities with employees, vendors, and customers
  • problem-solving capabilities
  • willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • collaborative attitude
  • emphasis on excellent customer service
  • time management skills
  • solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree preferred
  • minimum of high school diploma
  • 2+ years of experience as a sous chef preferred
  • strong leadership and team management skills
  • excellent communication abilities
  • problem-solving skills
  • collaborative attitude with a focus on customer service
  • solid understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment
  • time management and multitasking strengths

Job Duties

  • Plan and direct food preparation in kitchens
  • supervise and lead kitchen staff
  • monitor kitchen operations to identify and solve problems promptly
  • collaborate with team members to maintain high standards of food quality and safety
  • manage time effectively and multitask during busy periods
  • communicate clearly with employees, vendors, and customers
  • support the development and training of kitchen personnel

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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