Sally's Apizza

Sous Chef - Wethersfield

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $60,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Group life

Job Description

Sally's Apizza is a renowned pizzeria with a rich heritage dating back to 1938, celebrated for its authentic New Haven Style Apizza. As a company, Sally's has expanded its footprint across the United States, attracting pizza lovers worldwide with their distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust featuring an iconic oven-kissed char. The establishment takes pride in hand-crafting its pizzas using original recipes and custom-designed ovens, with a mission to make great quality pizza accessible to everyone. Sally's is not only a pizzeria but a vibrant and growing enterprise that values tradition, quality, and community engagement.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen
  • Thorough knowledge of food safety systems and procedures
  • ServeSafe certified
  • Ability to work on feet for up to 10 hours at a time
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Full-time availability including days, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Formal culinary training preferred but not required
  • Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen
  • Thorough knowledge of food safety systems and procedures
  • ServeSafe certification
  • Basic Spanish preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Collaborate with the 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 preparing 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 the 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
  • Follow 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, instruct 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 regularly 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
  • Manage daily requirements, functions, and last-minute events
  • Responsible for training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
  • Work 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
  • Ensure management style and working methods are in line with the Sallys' core values
  • Establish, maintain, and enforce consistent high-performance standards

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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