Sous Chef at Papa Razzi Wellesley
About The Position
Papa Razzi Wellesley is seeking a 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 Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef to oversee and lead daily kitchen operations. The role includes coordinating kitchen activities, supporting private dining, monitoring preparation and food quality, overseeing employees during food preparation and cooking, developing back-of-house employees and kitchen supervisors, assisting with inventory and purchasing, and producing daily specials. The position suits a motivated culinary professional with a passion for cooking, ingredients, and technique, as well as management and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of previous experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service establishment.
- Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- 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.
- Passion for cooking, ingredients, and technique.
- Management and interpersonal skills.
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.
- Develop back-of-house employees and kitchen supervisory positions.
- Assist with inventory, purchasing, and storage.
- Produce daily specials.
- Work with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations.
Benefits
- Paid sick, holiday, and vacation 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 AD&D 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.
- Telemedicine access.
- Voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
