Sous Chef

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Do you have a natural knack for training and coaching, with an ability to turn good cooks into great ones?
• Are you obsessed with making sure that every dish that leaves your kitchen is made 'just right'? 
• Do you thrive on making sure your team is set up for success before the chaos of service kicks in? 
• Are you able to adjust staffing on the fly when service is busier - or slower - than expected?
• Do you run a kitchen so clean, and so organized, that it sets the standard for everyone else to follow?
• Are you the type of person that takes your work seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!

WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

• PPO medical, dental, & vision Insurance with 50% company contribution
• 401K retirement savings plan w/ 3% company match
• 1 week of paid time off
• Flexible days off, typically back-to-back
• A generous, never-expires, $150 monthly food & drink allowance
• A free, $25 dining allowance every day you work
• Free Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner boxes for you & your family - so you don’t have to cook on the holidays!
• A 50% employee discount on food while you're working
• A 20% employee discount on food & drinks anytime you're not working, for you & your whole table
• Attendance at fun, "State of the Company" company events twice a year
• Access to lots of company-paid business coaching & resources
• As a company, we run on EOS; so we're a collaborative, strategic, and winning team (i.e. no more meetings that just waste your time - promise!)
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & your birthday off, automatically
• The opportunity to grow quickly with a forward-thinking company that regularly reinvests in itself and its people

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Sous Chef, you'll have a seat on the kitchen management team. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:

» Develop a Highly-Skilled Kitchen Team

You'll train and mentor a back-of-house *dream team* with very hands-on, side-by-side coaching every shift. Every day, you’ll be in the thick of it - teaching your team to master multiple stations, sharpening their kitchen skills, and giving on-the-spot feedback to help them grow a little bit more every day. 

» Deliver Five-Star Food Quality, Every Time

You’ll make sure that every plate that leaves the kitchen is *chef’s kiss* - totally accurate, beautifully prepared, and perfectly plated - every damn time .

» Smooth Day-to-Day Kitchen Operations

You'll keep the kitchen running like a well-*buttered* machine - making sure stations are stocked before service, pre-shift checklists are complete, and everyone’s in the loop on what’s happening that shift. And when sh*t inevitability hits the fan? You're there, sleeves rolled up, ready to help. 

» Real-Time Staffing & Labor Cost Control

Every shift, you’ll keep labor costs in check by striking that ‘just right’ balance with just the *right* amount of cooks in the kitchen. Every shift, you’ll make magic happen, without breaking the bank. 

» Squeaky Clean & Organized Kitchen

Shift after shift, you’ll make sure the kitchen stays fresh, organized, and so clean clean. 

*As a disclaimer*: This is a dynamic position, in a rapidly-growing company, in an always-changing industry. That means that this position and its responsibilities will continue to change. So, if you're change-adverse, this job ain't it.

That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to grow right along with us - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.

PAY

The total compensation for this position will fall between $50000.00 - $60000.00 per year. which includes a base salary plus tips. (Yes, the kitchen gets tips too!) Base salary depends on relevant experience. Tips are based on your skill level, shifts worked, and how busy we are - the busier, the better!

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time, with a semi-set schedule that allows for flexibility. This position will work the busiest shifts of the week, based on daily forecasted sales and special events. Days off are typically back-to-back. Our Sous Chef will work 5 days, and typically 45-ish hours per week.

WILL YOU FIT IN HERE? 

Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they’re not just bullsh*t words slapped on a wall - they’re who we are - and they’re non-negotiables for working here. You’ll feel super *comfy* and right at home if these words describe you:

» You Come With Batteries Included

You’re a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn’t need hand-holding to get things done.

» You’re Scrappy

You’re a resourceful problem solver who makes things happen; if there’s no door, you get in through a window.

» You Take Your Work Seriously

You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the *right* way.

» But, You Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

You’re a positive team player who’s quick to laugh at your own mistakes, open to feedback, and humble about your wins.

And if these words *don’t* describe you? You’ll be decidedly *uncomfy* here. So, fair warning - If you’re a cranky-ass problem-bringer who’s cool with being super-mid at your job and needs constant hand holding… may we suggest… working literally anywhere else?

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

• 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 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!

Wooden Paddle is 13-years-young restaurant & catering company, started in 2013.
Our purpose, and the reason we exist, is to be 'The Place You Want to Be'.
Our niche, and the thing we work really freaking hard to do better than anyone else, is creating Super Fun Dining Experiences.
Our focus is shareable, wood-fired comfort foods , artsy cocktails , & good-time energy ‍️.
As a team, we're scrappy go-getters who don't take ourselves too seriously - but we take our food, drinks, and hospitality *extremely* seriously.
And we're all on a mission to hit 10 Million Good-Time Guest Experiences by 2033! Come for the pizza, stay for the party bb!

Salary

$50000.00 - $60000.00 per year

Benefits

Tips, Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Employee discount, Paid training

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Monday to Friday, Weekend availability, 8 hour shift, Day shift, Night shift, Holidays, 10 hour shift, 12 hour shift