Position: Sous Chef job
About: Wooden Paddle is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering high-quality food, maintaining kitchen operations, and fostering a positive team environment in a dynamic and growing company.
Requirements: At least 3 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in high-volume, upscale-casual restaurants; At least 1 year of high-volume restaurant experience in a Sous Chef, or equivalent, role – strongly preferred; An Associate’s degree in the Culinary Arts, or equivalent work experience; Intermediate or better knife skills and familiarity with all core culinary techniques (grilling, roasting, braising, sautéing, baking, etc.); Fundamental culinary knowledge, including ingredient seasonality, flavor pairing, and presentation techniques; Previous experience with wood-fired cooking, a major plus!; Must have a current ServSafe Manager Certification; Must be at least 21 years old; Must have open availability – including nights, weekends, and holidays; Must have the ability to regularly work 45-ish hours per week; Physically able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and keep up with the pace of a busy kitchen; Must have a valid driver’s license and sole access to a personal vehicle; Familiarity with Toast, 7Shifts, & Margin Edge, a major plus!
Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution, 401K retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off, flexible days off, $150 monthly food and drink allowance, $25 daily dining allowance while working, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner boxes, employee discount on food while working, 20% employee discount on food and drinks when not working, fun “State of the Company” events twice a year, company-paid business coaching and resources, holidays off automatically, opportunity for growth with a forward-thinking company
