Sous Chef - Hartford

Sally’s Apizza•Farmington, CT

33d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're opening a new Sally's Apizza location and are seeking passionate leaders to help build it from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join the team before opening, shape the culture, hire and develop staff, and play a key role in bringing the Sally's experience to a new community. If you're excited by launching a new restaurant, growing with an expanding brand, and making an impact from day one, we'd love to meet you. At Sally's Apizza, we've been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are expanding across the United States. Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans globally. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens using original recipes. Sally’s mission is to make great pizza available to everyone. With Sally's growth comes new opportunities from management to corporate roles. We offer coaching, training, and promotion from within, providing a path for your future career goals.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of Food Safety systems and procedures.
Food prep & knife skills
English language proficiency
High school or GED equivalent
Minimum 1 year in a leadership role within a full-service restaurant kitchen
ServeSafe Certified

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish language proficiency
Formal culinary training

Responsibilities

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, instructing 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 Sallys’ core values.
Establish, maintain, and enforce consistent high-performance standards.