Executive Sous Chef at Papa Razzi Wellesley
About The Position
Papa Razzi Wellesley is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary team. The restaurant serves Italian scratch cooking made with fresh ingredients, including made-to-order pizzas and pastas, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Papa Razzi is part of Newport Restaurant Group, a 100% employee-owned company. The Executive Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef to oversee and lead daily kitchen operations. This role is suited to a motivated culinarian with a passion for cooking, ingredients, and technique, and high-volume experience who wants to grow their career. The position includes kitchen operations, food preparation and quality oversight, employee development, and support for inventory and purchasing.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a full-service establishment.
- Passion for cooking, ingredients, and technique.
- Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage staff at all levels.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and move 25–50 pounds.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach to creating an equitable workplace and maintaining respectful working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary Arts degree preferred; candidates with exceptional experience will also be considered.
- High-volume experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily kitchen operations and coordinate kitchen activities, including private dining.
- Monitor prep production daily and conduct quality checks of mise en place before service.
- Oversee employees preparing and cooking food to ensure a quality guest experience.
- Support ongoing development of back-of-house employees and kitchen supervisory positions.
- Assist with inventory, purchasing, and storage.
Benefits
- Sick, holiday, and vacation paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible and dependent care spending account options.
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- Company-paid long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Company 401(k) match.
- Employee ownership opportunities.
- NRG Dining Card Program.
- 35% discount when dining at company locations, including food and beverages.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program.
- Tenure Program.
- Referral Bonus Program.
- Voluntary benefits, including telemedicine access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
